[sweetiepiezer]

This is foxtail.

Harmful for dogs.

https://www.webmd.com/pets/dogs/foxtail-grass-and-your-dog

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Thanks.
And that is why I included the “when I was growing up” part.
I know now it is a plantain.
I am now explaining THAT to my Hispanic family/friends who think a plantain is a banana-like tropical fruit.
I believe there is a difference in the pronunciation.
[plan-TAYNE v. PLAN-tin]
Could be wrong on that.