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galleta grass

noun
galle·​ta grass
variants: or less commonly galleta \ gə(l)ˈy|etə , gīˈ| , |ātə \
plural -s

Definition of galleta grass

: either of two perennial forage grasses (Hilaria rigida and H.jamesii) used for hay in southwestern U.S. and Mexico

History and Etymology for galleta grass

Spanish galleta hardtack, from French galette flat round cake of pastry, hardtack

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