Oatgrasses are very common perennials with yellowish roots. The shining stems grow to a height of 1.5 meters, but die off in winter. The leaves are hairless with blunt ligules. The inflorescence is a panicle with two-flowered bisexual spikelets. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrhenatherum
(from the article `oat grass`) any of the perennial plants of two genera of grasses, Arrhenatherum and Danthonia (family Poaceae). Approximately six species of tall grasses, ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/104
Arrhenatherum is a genus of oat-like grasses, of which Arrhenatherum elatius, sometimes called French rye-grass, is a valuable fodder plant. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BAA.HTM