diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/init.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/init.lua
index a41a8b4482..fbeb3d4954 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc_gameconfig/init.lua
@@ -150,7 +150,9 @@ mobs_mc.override.replace = {
 	-- Sheep eat grass
 	sheep = {
 		{ "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt", -1 },
+		{ "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass", "mcl_core:dirt", -1 },
 		{ "mcl_flowers:tallgrass", "air", 0 },
+		{ "mcl_flowers:tallgrass_dry", "air", 0 },
 	},
 	-- Silverfish populate stone, etc. with monster eggs
 	silverfish = {
@@ -195,13 +197,13 @@ mobs_mc.override.spawn = {
 	grassland_savanna = { mobs_mc.override.items.grass_block, "group:sand", "mcl_core:sandstone", "mcl_core:redsandstone" },
 	desert = { "group:sand" },
 	jungle = { "mcl_core:jungletree", "mcl_core:jungleleaves", "mcl_flowers:fern", "mcl_core:vine" },
-	snow = { "mcl_core:snow", "mcl_core:snowblock", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow" },
+	snow = { "mcl_core:snow", "mcl_core:snowblock", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow", "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass_snow" },
 	-- End stone added for shulkers because End cities don't generate yet
 	end_city = { "mcl_end:end_stone", "mcl_end:purpur_block" },
 	nether = { "mcl_nether:netherrack", "mcl_nether:quartz_ore" },
 	-- Netherrack added because there are no Nether fortresses yet. TODO: Remove netherrac from list as soon they're available
 	nether_fortress = { "mcl_nether:nether_brick", "mcl_nether:netherrack" },
-	wolf = { mobs_mc.override.items.grass_block, "mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow", "mcl_core:snow", "mcl_core:snowblock", "mcl_core:podzol" },
+	wolf = { mobs_mc.override.items.grass_block, "mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow", "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass_snow", "mcl_core:snow", "mcl_core:snowblock", "mcl_core:podzol" },
 }
 
 -- This table contains important spawn height references for the mob spawn height.
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/functions.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/functions.lua
index f008d66f60..a4855063f1 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/functions.lua
@@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ local grass_spread_randomizer = PseudoRandom(minetest.get_mapgen_setting("seed")
 minetest.register_abm({
 	label = "Grass Block and Mycelium spread",
 	nodenames = {"mcl_core:dirt"},
-	neighbors = {"air", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:mycelium"},
+	neighbors = {"air", "group:grass_block", "mcl_core:mycelium"},
 	interval = 30,
 	chance = 20,
 	catch_up = false,
@@ -1190,6 +1190,12 @@ end
 -- of the snowed node.
 mcl_core.register_snowed_node = function(itemstring_snowed, itemstring_clear, tiles, sounds)
 	local def = table.copy(minetest.registered_nodes[itemstring_clear])
+	local create_doc_alias
+	if def.description then
+		create_doc_alias = true
+	else
+		create_doc_alias = false
+	end
 	-- Just some group clearing
 	def.description = nil
 	def._doc_items_longdesc = nil
@@ -1224,7 +1230,7 @@ mcl_core.register_snowed_node = function(itemstring_snowed, itemstring_clear, ti
 	-- Register stuff
 	minetest.register_node(itemstring_snowed, def)
 
-	if minetest.get_modpath("doc") then
+	if create_doc_alias and minetest.get_modpath("doc") then
 		doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", itemstring_clear, "nodes", itemstring_snowed)
 	end
 end
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_base.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_base.lua
index 0aa6a041ee..b8ed7628d3 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_base.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_base.lua
@@ -295,6 +295,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_core:diorite_smooth", {
 	_mcl_hardness = 1.5,
 })
 
+-- Grass Block
 minetest.register_node("mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", {
 	description = "Grass Block",
 	_doc_items_longdesc = "A grass block is dirt with a grass cover. Grass blocks are resourceful blocks which allow the growth of all sorts of plants. They can be turned into farmland with a hoe and turned into grass paths with a shovel. In light, the grass slowly spreads onto dirt nearby. Under an opaque block or a liquid, a grass block may turn back to dirt.",
@@ -302,7 +303,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", {
 	tiles = {"default_grass.png", "default_dirt.png", "default_dirt.png^default_grass_side.png"},
 	is_ground_content = true,
 	stack_max = 64,
-	groups = {handy=1,shovely=1, soil=1, soil_sapling=2, soil_sugarcane=1, cultivatable=2, spreading_dirt_type=1, enderman_takable=1, building_block=1},
+	groups = {handy=1,shovely=1, grass_block=1, soil=1, soil_sapling=2, soil_sugarcane=1, cultivatable=2, spreading_dirt_type=1, enderman_takable=1, building_block=1},
 	drop = 'mcl_core:dirt',
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_dirt_defaults({
 		footstep = {name="default_grass_footstep", gain=0.4},
@@ -314,6 +315,29 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", {
 })
 mcl_core.register_snowed_node("mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass")
 
+-- Grass Block variant for dry biomes
+minetest.register_node("mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass", {
+	_doc_items_create_entry = false,
+	tiles = {"default_dry_grass.png", "default_dirt.png", "default_dirt.png^default_dry_grass_side.png"},
+	is_ground_content = true,
+	stack_max = 64,
+	groups = {handy=1,shovely=1, grass_block=1, soil=1, soil_sapling=2, soil_sugarcane=1, cultivatable=2, spreading_dirt_type=1, enderman_takable=1, building_block=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+	drop = 'mcl_core:dirt',
+	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_dirt_defaults({
+		footstep = {name="default_grass_footstep", gain=0.4},
+	}),
+	on_construct = mcl_core.on_snowable_construct,
+	_mcl_snowed = "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass_snow",
+	_mcl_blast_resistance = 3,
+	_mcl_hardness = 0.6,
+})
+mcl_core.register_snowed_node("mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass_snow", "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass")
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("doc") then
+	doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "nodes", "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass")
+	doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "nodes", "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass_snow")
+end
+
 minetest.register_node("mcl_core:grass_path", {
 	tiles = {"mcl_core_grass_path_top.png", "default_dirt.png", "mcl_core_grass_path_side.png"},
 	description = "Grass Path",
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua
index d2ed7d0678..75241d8c8d 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ local register_sapling = function(subname, description, longdesc, texture, selbo
 			local node_below = minetest.get_node_or_nil({x=pos.x,y=pos.y-1,z=pos.z})
 			if not node_below then return false end
 			local nn = node_below.name
-			return (nn=="mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" or nn=="mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow" or
+			return ((minetest.get_item_group(nn, "grass_block") == 1) or
 					nn=="mcl_core:podzol" or nn=="mcl_core:podzol_snow" or
 					nn=="mcl_core:dirt")
 		end),
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_dry_grass.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_dry_grass.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e610678a62
Binary files /dev/null and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_dry_grass.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_dry_grass_side.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_dry_grass_side.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..b12d06e7b7
Binary files /dev/null and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_dry_grass_side.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_grass.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_grass.png
index c0ec17276a..56176e5ee7 100644
Binary files a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_grass.png and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_grass.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_grass_side.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_grass_side.png
index d65d050bfb..a44b9788f9 100644
Binary files a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_grass_side.png and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/default_grass_side.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/init.lua
index dc8c871aaf..4647d30ead 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/init.lua
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ mcl_dye.apply_bone_meal = function(pointed_thing)
 
 		-- Must be on a dirt-type block
 		local below = minetest.get_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y-1,z=pos.z})
-		if below.name ~= "mcl_core:mycelium" and below.name ~= "mcl_core:dirt" and below.name ~= "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" and below.name ~= "mcl_core:coarse_dirt" and below.name ~= "mcl_core:podzol" then
+		if below.name ~= "mcl_core:mycelium" and below.name ~= "mcl_core:dirt" and minetest.get_item_group(below.name, "grass_block") ~= 1 and below.name ~= "mcl_core:coarse_dirt" and below.name ~= "mcl_core:podzol" then
 			return false
 		end
 
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ mcl_dye.apply_bone_meal = function(pointed_thing)
 		-- Cocoa: Advance by 1 stage
 		mcl_cocoas.grow(pos)
 		return true
-	elseif n.name == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" or n.name == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow" then
+	elseif minetest.get_item_group(n.name, "grass_block") == 1 then
 		-- Grass Block: Generate tall grass and random flowers all over the place
 		for i = -2, 2 do
 			for j = -2, 2 do
@@ -215,12 +215,16 @@ mcl_dye.apply_bone_meal = function(pointed_thing)
 				n = minetest.get_node(pos)
 				local n2 = minetest.get_node({x=pos.x, y=pos.y-1, z=pos.z})
 
-				if n.name ~= "" and n.name == "air" and (n2.name == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" or n2.name == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow") then
+				if n.name ~= "" and n.name == "air" and (minetest.get_item_group(n2.name, "grass_block") == 1) and (minetest.get_item_group(n2.name, "snowed") == 0) then
 					-- Randomly generate flowers, tall grass or nothing
 					if math.random(1,100) <= 90 then
 						-- 90% tall grass, 10% flower
 						if math.random(1,100) <= 90 then
-							minetest.add_node(pos, {name="mcl_core:tallgrass"})
+							if n2.name == "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass" then
+								minetest.add_node(pos, {name="mcl_flowers:tallgrass_dry"})
+							else
+								minetest.add_node(pos, {name="mcl_flowers:tallgrass"})
+							end
 						else
 							minetest.add_node(pos, {name=flowers_table[math.random(1, #flowers_table)]})
 						end
@@ -253,6 +257,14 @@ mcl_dye.apply_bone_meal = function(pointed_thing)
 			minetest.set_node(toppos, { name = "mcl_flowers:double_grass_top" })
 			return true
 		end
+	elseif n.name == "mcl_flowers:tallgrass_dry" then
+		local toppos = { x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z }
+		local topnode = minetest.get_node(toppos)
+		if minetest.registered_nodes[topnode.name].buildable_to then
+			minetest.set_node(pos, { name = "mcl_flowers:double_grass_dry" })
+			minetest.set_node(toppos, { name = "mcl_flowers:double_grass_dry_top" })
+			return true
+		end
 
 	elseif n.name == "mcl_flowers:fern" then
 		-- Fern: Grow into large fern
@@ -263,6 +275,14 @@ mcl_dye.apply_bone_meal = function(pointed_thing)
 			minetest.set_node(toppos, { name = "mcl_flowers:double_fern_top" })
 			return true
 		end
+	elseif n.name == "mcl_flowers:fern_dry" then
+		local toppos = { x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z }
+		local topnode = minetest.get_node(toppos)
+		if minetest.registered_nodes[topnode.name].buildable_to then
+			minetest.set_node(pos, { name = "mcl_flowers:double_fern_dry" })
+			minetest.set_node(toppos, { name = "mcl_flowers:double_fern_dry_top" })
+			return true
+		end
 	end
 
 	return false
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/shared_functions.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/shared_functions.lua
index 486f93593f..28e397e858 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/shared_functions.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/shared_functions.lua
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ function mcl_farming:add_gourd(full_unconnected_stem, connected_stem_basename, s
 					floor = minetest.get_node(floorpos)
 					local block = minetest.get_node(blockpos)
 					local soilgroup = minetest.get_item_group(floor.name, "soil")
-					if not ((floor.name=="mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" or floor.name=="mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow" or floor.name=="mcl_core:dirt" or soilgroup == 2 or soilgroup == 3) and block.name == "air") then
+					if not ((minetest.get_item_group(floor.name, "grass_block") == 1 or floor.name=="mcl_core:dirt" or soilgroup == 2 or soilgroup == 3) and block.name == "air") then
 						table.remove(neighbors, n)
 					end
 				end
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/init.lua
index 852f305c60..d5b450edd4 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/init.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ local on_place_flower = mcl_util.generate_on_place_plant_function(function(pos,
 	if (light_night and light_night >= 8) or (light_day and light_day >= minetest.LIGHT_MAX) then
 		light_ok = true
 	end
-	return (soil_node.name == "mcl_core:dirt" or soil_node.name == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" or soil_node.name == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow" or soil_node.name == "mcl_core:coarse_dirt" or soil_node.name == "mcl_core:podzol" or soil_node.name == "mcl_core:podzol_snow") and light_ok
+	return (soil_node.name == "mcl_core:dirt" or minetest.get_item_group(soil_node.name, "grass_block") == 1 or soil_node.name == "mcl_core:coarse_dirt" or soil_node.name == "mcl_core:podzol" or soil_node.name == "mcl_core:podzol_snow") and light_ok
 end)
 
 local function add_simple_flower(name, desc, image, simple_selection_box)
@@ -74,68 +74,96 @@ local wheat_seed_drop = {
 	}
 }
 
--- Tall Grass
-minetest.register_node("mcl_flowers:tallgrass", {
-	description = "Tall Grass",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Tall grass is a small plant which often occours on the surface of grasslands. It can be harvested for wheat seeds. By using bone meal, tall grass can be turned into double tallgrass which is two blocks high.",
-	_doc_items_hidden = false,
-	drawtype = "plantlike",
-	waving = 1,
-	tiles = {"mcl_flowers_tallgrass.png"},
-	inventory_image = "mcl_flowers_tallgrass.png",
-	wield_image = "mcl_flowers_tallgrass.png",
-	selection_box = {
-		type = "fixed",
-		fixed = {{ -6/16, -8/16, -6/16, 6/16, 8/16, 6/16 }},
-	},
-	paramtype = "light",
-	sunlight_propagates = true,
-	walkable = false,
-	buildable_to = true,
-	is_ground_content = true,
+-- Tall Grass and Fern
+for i=1,2 do
 	-- CHECKME: How does tall grass behave when pushed by a piston?
-	groups = {dig_immediate=3, flammable=3,attached_node=1,plant=1,place_flowerlike=1,non_mycelium_plant=1,dig_by_water=1,destroy_by_lava_flow=1,deco_block=1},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
-	drop = wheat_seed_drop,
-	_mcl_shears_drop = true,
-	node_placement_prediction = "",
-	on_place = on_place_flower,
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 0,
-	_mcl_hardness = 0,
-})
+	local tgf_groups = {dig_immediate=3, flammable=3,attached_node=1,plant=1,place_flowerlike=1,non_mycelium_plant=1,dig_by_water=1,destroy_by_lava_flow=1,deco_block=1}
 
---- Fern ---
-minetest.register_node("mcl_flowers:fern", {
-	description = "Fern",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Ferns are small plants which occour naturally in grasslands. They can be harvested for wheat seeds. By using bone meal, a fern can be turned into a large fern which is two blocks high.",
-	drawtype = "plantlike",
-	waving = 1,
-	tiles = { "mcl_flowers_fern.png" },
-	inventory_image = "mcl_flowers_fern.png",
-	wield_image = "mcl_flowers_fern.png",
-	sunlight_propagates = true,
-	paramtype = "light",
-	walkable = false,
-	stack_max = 64,
-	-- CHECKME: How does a fern behave when pushed by a piston?
-	groups = {dig_immediate=3,flammable=2,attached_node=1,plant=1,place_flowerlike=1,non_mycelium_plant=1,dig_by_water=1,destroy_by_lava_flow=1,deco_block=1},
-	buildable_to = true,
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
-	node_placement_prediction = "",
-	on_place = on_place_flower,
-	drop = wheat_seed_drop,
-	_mcl_shears_drop = true,
-	selection_box = {
-		type = "fixed",
-		fixed = { -4/16, -0.5, -4/16, 4/16, 7/16, 4/16 },
-	},
-})
+	local id, idf, longdesc, longdesc_fern, create_entry, shears_drop, shears_drop_fern
+	if i==1 then
+		id = "tallgrass"
+		idf = "fern"
+		longdesc = "Tall grass is a small plant which often occours on the surface of grasslands. It can be harvested for wheat seeds. By using bone meal, tall grass can be turned into double tallgrass which is two blocks high."
+		longdesc_fern = "Ferns are small plants which occour naturally in grasslands. They can be harvested for wheat seeds. By using bone meal, a fern can be turned into a large fern which is two blocks high."
+		hidden = false
+		shears_drop = true
+		shears_drop_fern = true
+	else
+		id = "tallgrass_dry"
+		idf = "fern_dry"
+		tgf_groups.not_in_creative_inventory = 1
+		create_entry = false
+		shears_drop = {"mcl_flowers:tallgrass"}
+		shears_drop_fern = {"mcl_flowers:fern"}
+	end
+
+	--- Tall Grass ---
+	minetest.register_node("mcl_flowers:"..id, {
+		description = "Tall Grass",
+		drawtype = "plantlike",
+		_doc_items_longdesc = longdesc,
+		_doc_items_hidden = hidden,
+		_doc_items_create_entry = create_entry,
+		waving = 1,
+		tiles = {"mcl_flowers_"..id..".png"},
+		inventory_image = "mcl_flowers_"..id..".png",
+		wield_image = "mcl_flowers_"..id..".png",
+		selection_box = {
+			type = "fixed",
+			fixed = {{ -6/16, -8/16, -6/16, 6/16, 8/16, 6/16 }},
+		},
+		paramtype = "light",
+		sunlight_propagates = true,
+		walkable = false,
+		buildable_to = true,
+		is_ground_content = true,
+		groups = tgf_groups,
+		sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+		drop = wheat_seed_drop,
+		_mcl_shears_drop = shears_drop,
+		node_placement_prediction = "",
+		on_place = on_place_flower,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance = 0,
+		_mcl_hardness = 0,
+	})
+
+	--- Fern ---
+	minetest.register_node("mcl_flowers:"..idf, {
+		description = "Fern",
+		_doc_items_longdesc = longdesc_fern,
+		_doc_items_create_entry = create_entry,
+		_doc_items_hidden = hidden,
+		drawtype = "plantlike",
+		waving = 1,
+		tiles = { "mcl_flowers_"..idf..".png" },
+		inventory_image = "mcl_flowers_"..idf..".png",
+		wield_image = "mcl_flowers_"..idf..".png",
+		sunlight_propagates = true,
+		paramtype = "light",
+		walkable = false,
+		stack_max = 64,
+		groups = tgf_groups,
+		buildable_to = true,
+		sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+		node_placement_prediction = "",
+		on_place = on_place_flower,
+		drop = wheat_seed_drop,
+		_mcl_shears_drop = shears_drop_fern,
+		selection_box = {
+			type = "fixed",
+			fixed = { -4/16, -0.5, -4/16, 4/16, 7/16, 4/16 },
+		},
+	})
+end
+
+doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", "mcl_flowers:tallgrass", "nodes", "mcl_flowers:tallgrass_dry")
+doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", "mcl_flowers:fern", "nodes", "mcl_flowers:fern_dry")
 
 local function add_large_plant(name, desc, longdesc, bottom_img, top_img, inv_img, selbox_radius, selbox_top_height, drop, shears_drop, is_flower)
 	if not inv_img then
 		inv_img = top_img
 	end
-	local flowergroup, usagehelp
+	local flowergroup, usagehelp, noncreative, create_entry
 	if is_flower == nil then
 		is_flower = true
 	end
@@ -143,6 +171,11 @@ local function add_large_plant(name, desc, longdesc, bottom_img, top_img, inv_im
 		flowergroup = 1
 		usagehelp = flowerusagehelp
 	end
+	if longdesc == nil then
+		noncreative = 1
+		create_entry = false
+		usagehelp = nil
+	end
 	-- Drop itself by default
 	local drop_bottom, drop_top
 	if not drop then
@@ -153,6 +186,7 @@ local function add_large_plant(name, desc, longdesc, bottom_img, top_img, inv_im
 	end
 	minetest.register_node("mcl_flowers:"..name, {
 		description = desc,
+		_doc_items_create_entry = create_entry,
 		_doc_items_longdesc = longdesc,
 		_doc_items_usagehelp = usagehelp,
 		drawtype = "plantlike",
@@ -217,7 +251,7 @@ local function add_large_plant(name, desc, longdesc, bottom_img, top_img, inv_im
 			-- * Allowed on dirt or grass block
 			-- * Only with light level >= 8
 			-- * Only if two enough space
-			if (floorname == "mcl_core:dirt" or floorname == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" or floorname == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow" or floorname == "mcl_core:coarse_dirt" or floorname == "mcl_core:podzol" or floorname == "mcl_core:podzol_snow") and bottom_buildable and top_buildable and light_ok then
+			if (floorname == "mcl_core:dirt" or minetest.get_item_group(floorname, "grass_block") == 1 or floorname == "mcl_core:coarse_dirt" or floorname == "mcl_core:podzol" or floorname == "mcl_core:podzol_snow") and bottom_buildable and top_buildable and light_ok then
 				-- Success! We can now place the flower
 				minetest.sound_play(minetest.registered_nodes["mcl_flowers:"..name].sounds.place, {pos = bottom, gain=1})
 				minetest.set_node(bottom, {name="mcl_flowers:"..name})
@@ -236,7 +270,7 @@ local function add_large_plant(name, desc, longdesc, bottom_img, top_img, inv_im
 				minetest.remove_node(top)
 			end
 		end,
-		groups = {dig_immediate=3,flammable=2,flower=flowergroup,place_flowerlike=1,non_mycelium_plant=1,attached_node=1, dig_by_water=1,destroy_by_lava_flow=1,dig_by_piston=1, plant=1,double_plant=1,deco_block=1},
+		groups = {dig_immediate=3,flammable=2,flower=flowergroup,place_flowerlike=1,non_mycelium_plant=1,attached_node=1, dig_by_water=1,destroy_by_lava_flow=1,dig_by_piston=1, plant=1,double_plant=1,deco_block=1,not_in_creative_inventory=noncreative},
 		sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
 	})
 
@@ -268,8 +302,9 @@ local function add_large_plant(name, desc, longdesc, bottom_img, top_img, inv_im
 		sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
 	})
 
-	if minetest.get_modpath("doc") then
+	if minetest.get_modpath("doc") and longdesc then
 		doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", "mcl_flowers:"..name, "nodes", "mcl_flowers:"..name.."_top")
+		-- If no longdesc, help alias must be added manually
 	end
 
 end
@@ -281,8 +316,24 @@ add_large_plant("lilac", "Lilac", "A lilac is a large plant which occupies two b
 -- TODO: Make the sunflower face East. Requires a mesh for the top node.
 add_large_plant("sunflower", "Sunflower", "A sunflower is a large plant which occupies two blocks. It is mainly used in dye production.", "mcl_flowers_double_plant_sunflower_bottom.png", "mcl_flowers_double_plant_sunflower_top.png^mcl_flowers_double_plant_sunflower_front.png", "mcl_flowers_double_plant_sunflower_front.png", 3/16, 4/16)
 
-add_large_plant("double_grass", "Double Tallgrass", "Double tallgrass a variant of tall grass and occupies two blocks. It can be harvested for wheat seeds.", "mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom.png", "mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top.png", nil, 5/16, 7/16, wheat_seed_drop, {"mcl_flowers:tallgrass 2"}, false)
-add_large_plant("double_fern", "Large Fern", "Large fern is a variant of fern and occupies two blocks. It can be harvested for wheat seeds.", "mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom.png", "mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top.png", nil, 6/16, 5/16, wheat_seed_drop, {"mcl_flowers:fern 2"}, false)
+for i=1, 2 do
+	local longdesc_grass, longdesc_fern, dry
+	if i==1 then
+		longdesc_grass = "Double tallgrass a variant of tall grass and occupies two blocks. It can be harvested for wheat seeds."
+		longdesc_fern = "Large fern is a variant of fern and occupies two blocks. It can be harvested for wheat seeds."
+		dry = ""
+	else
+		-- ID/texture name modifier
+		dry = "_dry"
+	end
+	add_large_plant("double_grass"..dry, "Double Tallgrass", longdesc_grass, "mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom"..dry..".png", "mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top"..dry..".png", nil, 5/16, 7/16, wheat_seed_drop, {"mcl_flowers:tallgrass 2"}, false)
+	add_large_plant("double_fern"..dry, "Large Fern", longdesc_fern, "mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom"..dry..".png", "mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top"..dry..".png", nil, 6/16, 5/16, wheat_seed_drop, {"mcl_flowers:fern 2"}, false)
+end
+
+doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", "mcl_flowers:double_grass", "nodes", "mcl_flowers:double_grass_dry")
+doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", "mcl_flowers:double_grass", "nodes", "mcl_flowers:double_grass_dry_top")
+doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", "mcl_flowers:double_fern", "nodes", "mcl_flowers:double_fern_dry")
+doc.add_entry_alias("nodes", "mcl_flowers:double_fern", "nodes", "mcl_flowers:double_fern_dry_top")
 
 minetest.register_abm({
 	label = "Pop out flowers",
@@ -299,7 +350,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 			return
 		end
 		-- Pop out flower if not on dirt, grass block or too low brightness
-		if (below.name ~= "mcl_core:dirt" and below.name ~= "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" and below.name ~= "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow") or (minetest.get_node_light(pos, 0.5) < 8) then
+		if (below.name ~= "mcl_core:dirt" and minetest.get_item_group(below.name, "grass_block") ~= 1) or (minetest.get_node_light(pos, 0.5) < 8) then
 			minetest.dig_node(pos)
 			return
 		end
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom.png
index 448cdebaff..c63d4dbf9b 100644
Binary files a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom.png and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom_dry.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom_dry.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..f65a1bf00a
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top.png
index 9b7d3717ff..c44d03d344 100644
Binary files a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top.png and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top_dry.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top_dry.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..2b64566e7f
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom.png
index 5ae10c09b2..a1b97146fa 100644
Binary files a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom.png and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom_dry.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom_dry.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e2703bf6f6
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top.png
index e9432868b3..ddfff3bddd 100644
Binary files a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top.png and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top_dry.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top_dry.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c708e44b10
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_fern.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_fern.png
index 7e6989fc8a..66a58b7b46 100644
Binary files a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_fern.png and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_fern.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_fern_dry.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_fern_dry.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..068d83fc36
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_tallgrass.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_tallgrass.png
index 63394b15d5..cce0eba70c 100644
Binary files a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_tallgrass.png and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_tallgrass.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_tallgrass_dry.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_tallgrass_dry.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..8fa9e5092f
Binary files /dev/null and b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures/mcl_flowers_tallgrass_dry.png differ
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua
index 58901cac9f..e9050c17db 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ local make_grass_path = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 	if pointed_thing.above.y < pointed_thing.under.y then
 		return
 	end
-	if (node.name == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" or node.name == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow") then
+	if (minetest.get_item_group(node.name, "grass_block") == 1) then
 		local above = table.copy(pointed_thing.under)
 		above.y = above.y + 1
 		if minetest.get_node(above).name == "air" then
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/minetest-3d_armor/wieldview/transform.lua b/mods/ITEMS/minetest-3d_armor/wieldview/transform.lua
index 26cfd62816..8d91905612 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/minetest-3d_armor/wieldview/transform.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/minetest-3d_armor/wieldview/transform.lua
@@ -21,7 +21,9 @@ wieldview.transform = {
 	["mcl_flowers:blue_orchid"]="R270",
 	["mcl_flowers:oxeye_daisy"]="R270",
 	["mcl_flowers:fern"]="R270",
+	["mcl_flowers:fern_dry"]="R270",
 	["mcl_flowers:tallgrass"]="R270",
+	["mcl_flowers:tallgrass_dry"]="R270",
 	["mcl_buckets:bucket_empty"]="R270",
 	["mcl_buckets:bucket_water"]="R270",
 	["mcl_buckets:bucket_lava"]="R270",
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/init.lua b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/init.lua
index 9131a63fb4..bea69034d4 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/init.lua
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/init.lua
@@ -811,7 +811,7 @@ local function register_biomes()
 	-- This is a plateau for grass blocks, tall grass, coarse dirt and oaks.
 	minetest.register_biome({
 		name = "MesaPlateauF_grasstop",
-		node_top = "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass",
+		node_top = "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass",
 		depth_top = 1,
 		node_filler = "mcl_core:dirt",
 		filler_depth = 1,
@@ -854,7 +854,7 @@ local function register_biomes()
 	-- Savanna
 	minetest.register_biome({
 		name = "Savanna",
-		node_top = "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass",
+		node_top = "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass",
 		depth_top = 1,
 		node_filler = "mcl_core:dirt",
 		depth_filler = 2,
@@ -897,7 +897,7 @@ local function register_biomes()
 	-- Otherwise identical to Savanna
 	minetest.register_biome({
 		name = "SavannaM",
-		node_top = "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass",
+		node_top = "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass",
 		depth_top = 1,
 		node_filler = "mcl_core:coarse_dirt",
 		depth_filler = 3,
@@ -1239,7 +1239,7 @@ local function register_biomelike_ores()
 	minetest.register_ore({
 		ore_type	= "sheet",
 		ore		= "mcl_core:coarse_dirt",
-		wherein		= {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
+		wherein		= {"mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
 		column_height_max = 1,
 		column_midpoint_factor = 0.0,
 		y_min		= mcl_vars.mg_overworld_min,
@@ -1251,7 +1251,7 @@ local function register_biomelike_ores()
 	minetest.register_ore({
 		ore_type	= "blob",
 		ore		= "mcl_core:coarse_dirt",
-		wherein		= {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
+		wherein		= {"mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
 		clust_scarcity	= 1500,
 		clust_num_ores	= 25,
 		clust_size	= 7,
@@ -1604,11 +1604,15 @@ local function register_grass_decoration(grasstype, offset, scale, biomes)
 	local place_on, seed, node
 	if grasstype == "fern" then
 		node = "mcl_flowers:fern"
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:podzol"}
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block", "mcl_core:podzol"}
 		seed = 333
 	elseif grasstype == "tallgrass" then
 		node = "mcl_flowers:tallgrass"
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"}
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block"}
+		seed = 420
+	elseif grasstype == "tallgrass_dry" then
+		node = "mcl_flowers:tallgrass_dry"
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block"}
 		seed = 420
 	end
 	local noise = {
@@ -1797,7 +1801,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 	})
 	minetest.register_decoration({
 		deco_type = "schematic",
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
+		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
 		sidelen = 16,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = 0.015,
@@ -1848,7 +1852,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 	})
 	minetest.register_decoration({
 		deco_type = "schematic",
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
+		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
 		sidelen = 80,
 		fill_ratio = 0.0004,
 		biomes = {"JungleEdge", "JungleEdgeM", "Savanna"},
@@ -2091,7 +2095,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 	for a=1, 7 do
 		minetest.register_decoration({
 			deco_type = "schematic",
-			place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt"},
+			place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass", "mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt"},
 			sidelen = 16,
 			fill_ratio = 0.0002,
 			biomes = {"Savanna", "SavannaM"},
@@ -2355,7 +2359,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 	-- Sugar canes
 	minetest.register_decoration({
 		deco_type = "simple",
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "group:sand", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:reeds"},
+		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt", "group:grass_block", "group:sand", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:reeds"},
 		sidelen = 16,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = -0.3,
@@ -2375,7 +2379,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 	})
 	minetest.register_decoration({
 		deco_type = "simple",
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "group:sand", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:reeds"},
+		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt", "group:grass_block", "group:sand", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:reeds"},
 		sidelen = 16,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = 0.0,
@@ -2396,7 +2400,18 @@ local function register_decorations()
 	})
 
 	-- Doubletall grass
-	local register_doubletall_grass = function(offset, scale, biomes)
+	local register_doubletall_grass = function(offset, scale, biomes, is_dry)
+
+		local bottom, top, tallgrass
+		if is_dry then
+			bottom = "mcl_flowers:double_grass_dry"
+			top = "mcl_flowers:double_grass_dry_top"
+			tallgrass = "mcl_flowers:tallgrass_dry"
+		else
+			bottom = "mcl_flowers:double_grass"
+			top = "mcl_flowers:double_grass_top"
+			tallgrass = "mcl_flowers:tallgrass"
+		end
 
 		minetest.register_decoration({
 			deco_type = "schematic",
@@ -2404,14 +2419,14 @@ local function register_decorations()
 				size = { x=1, y=3, z=1 },
 				data = {
 					{ name = "air", prob = 0 },
-					{ name = "mcl_flowers:double_grass", param1=255, },
-					{ name = "mcl_flowers:double_grass_top", param1=255, },
+					{ name = bottom, param1=255, },
+					{ name = top, param1=255, },
 				},
 			},
 			replacements = {
-				["mcl_flowers:tallgrass"] = "mcl_flowers:double_grass"
+				[tallgrass] = bottom,
 			},
-			place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+			place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 			sidelen = 16,
 			noise_params = {
 				offset = offset,
@@ -2427,9 +2442,9 @@ local function register_decorations()
 		})
 	end
 
-	register_doubletall_grass(-0.01, 0.03, {"Taiga", "Forest", "FlowerForest", "BirchForest", "BirchForestM", "RoofedForest", "MesaPlateauF_grasstop" })
+	register_doubletall_grass(-0.01, 0.03, {"Taiga", "Forest", "FlowerForest", "BirchForest", "BirchForestM", "RoofedForest"})
 	register_doubletall_grass(-0.002, 0.03, {"Plains", "SunflowerPlains"})
-	register_doubletall_grass(-0.0005, -0.03, {"Savanna", "SavannaM"})
+	register_doubletall_grass(-0.0005, -0.03, {"Savanna", "SavannaM"}, true)
 
 	-- Large ferns
 	local register_double_fern = function(offset, scale, biomes)
@@ -2446,7 +2461,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 			replacements = {
 				["mcl_flowers:fern"] = "mcl_flowers:double_fern"
 			},
-			place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:podzol"},
+			place_on = {"group:grass_block", "mcl_core:podzol"},
 			sidelen = 16,
 			noise_params = {
 				offset = offset,
@@ -2493,7 +2508,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 						{ name = "mcl_flowers:"..name.."_top", param1=255, },
 					},
 				},
-				place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
+				place_on = {"group:grass_block", "mcl_core:dirt"},
 
 				sidelen = 16,
 				noise_params = {
@@ -2858,7 +2873,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 				{ name = "mcl_farming:pumpkin_face", param1=255, },
 			},
 		},
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 		sidelen = 16,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = -0.016,
@@ -2874,7 +2889,8 @@ local function register_decorations()
 	})
 
 	-- Grasses and ferns
-	local grass_forest = {"Plains", "Taiga", "Forest", "FlowerForest", "BirchForest", "BirchForestM", "RoofedForest", "Swampland", "MesaPlateauF_grasstop" }
+	local grass_forest = {"Plains", "Taiga", "Forest", "FlowerForest", "BirchForest", "BirchForestM", "RoofedForest", "Swampland", }
+	local grass_mpf = {"MesaPlateauF_grasstop"}
 	local grass_plains = {"Plains", "SunflowerPlains", "JungleEdge", "JungleEdgeM" }
 	local grass_savanna = {"Savanna", "SavannaM"}
 	local grass_sparse = {"ExtremeHills", "ExtremeHills+", "ExtremeHills+_snowtop", "ExtremeHillsM", "Jungle", }
@@ -2884,12 +2900,16 @@ local function register_decorations()
 	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0,      0.06, grass_forest)
 	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0.015,  0.045, grass_forest)
 	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0.03,   0.03, grass_forest)
+	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass_dry", -0.03, 0.09, grass_mpf)
+	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass_dry", -0.015, 0.075, grass_mpf)
+	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass_dry", 0, 0.06, grass_mpf)
+	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass_dry", 0.01, 0.045, grass_mpf)
 	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0.01, 0.05, grass_forest)
 	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0.03, 0.03, grass_plains)
 	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0.05, 0.01, grass_plains)
 	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0.07, -0.01, grass_plains)
 	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0.09, -0.03, grass_plains)
-	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0.18, -0.03, grass_savanna)
+	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass_dry", 0.18, -0.03, grass_savanna)
 	register_grass_decoration("tallgrass", 0.05, -0.03, grass_sparse)
 
 	local fern_minimal = { "Jungle", "JungleM", "JungleEdge", "JungleEdgeM", "Taiga", "MegaTaiga", "MegaSpruceTaiga", "ColdTaiga" }
@@ -2960,7 +2980,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 	-- Dead bushes
 	minetest.register_decoration({
 		deco_type = "simple",
-		place_on = {"group:sand", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:podzol_snow", "mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt", "group:hardened_clay"},
+		place_on = {"group:sand", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt", "group:hardened_clay"},
 		sidelen = 16,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = 0,
@@ -3030,7 +3050,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 		-- Mushrooms next to trees
 		minetest.register_decoration({
 			deco_type = "simple",
-			place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:mycelium", "mcl_core:stone", "mcl_core:andesite", "mcl_core:diorite", "mcl_core:granite"},
+			place_on = {"group:grass_block", "mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:mycelium", "mcl_core:stone", "mcl_core:andesite", "mcl_core:diorite", "mcl_core:granite"},
 			sidelen = 16,
 			noise_params = {
 				offset = 0,
@@ -3075,7 +3095,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 		if biomes then
 			minetest.register_decoration({
 				deco_type = "simple",
-				place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
+				place_on = {"group:grass_block", "mcl_core:dirt"},
 				sidelen = 16,
 				noise_params = {
 					offset = 0.0008,
@@ -3094,7 +3114,7 @@ local function register_decorations()
 		if is_in_flower_forest then
 			minetest.register_decoration({
 				deco_type = "simple",
-				place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt"},
+				place_on = {"group:grass_block", "mcl_core:dirt"},
 				sidelen = 80,
 				noise_params= {
 					offset = 0.0008*40,
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/init.lua b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/init.lua
index cc160e557c..a0730a5369 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/init.lua
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/init.lua
@@ -688,7 +688,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 	-- Sugar canes
 	minetest.register_decoration({
 		deco_type = "simple",
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt", "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "group:sand", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:reeds"},
+		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:coarse_dirt", "group:grass_block", "group:sand", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:reeds"},
 		sidelen = 16,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = -0.3,
@@ -721,7 +721,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 		replacements = {
 			["mcl_flowers:tallgrass"] = "mcl_flowers:double_grass"
 		},
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 		sidelen = 8,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = -0.0025,
@@ -752,7 +752,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 		-- v6 hack: This makes sure large ferns only appear in jungles
 		spawn_by = { "mcl_core:jungletree", "mcl_flowers:fern" },
 		num_spawn_by = 1,
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 
 		sidelen = 16,
 		noise_params = {
@@ -779,7 +779,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 					{ name = "mcl_flowers:"..name.."_top", param1=255, },
 				},
 			},
-			place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+			place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 
 			sidelen = 16,
 			noise_params = {
@@ -837,7 +837,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 				{ name = "mcl_farming:pumpkin_face" },
 			},
 		},
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 		sidelen = 16,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = -0.008,
@@ -855,7 +855,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 	-- Tall grass
 	minetest.register_decoration({
 		deco_type = "simple",
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 		sidelen = 8,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = 0.01,
@@ -871,7 +871,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 	})
 	minetest.register_decoration({
 		deco_type = "simple",
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 		sidelen = 8,
 		noise_params = {
 			offset = 0.04,
@@ -888,7 +888,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 	-- Add a small amount of tall grass everywhere to avoid areas completely empty devoid of tall grass
 	minetest.register_decoration({
 		deco_type = "simple",
-		place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+		place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 		sidelen = 8,
 		fill_ratio = 0.004,
 		y_min = 1,
@@ -902,7 +902,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 		-- Mushrooms next to trees
 		minetest.register_decoration({
 			deco_type = "simple",
-			place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass", "mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:mycelium", "mcl_core:stone", "mcl_core:andesite", "mcl_core:diorite", "mcl_core:granite"},
+			place_on = {"group:grass_block", "mcl_core:dirt", "mcl_core:podzol", "mcl_core:mycelium", "mcl_core:stone", "mcl_core:andesite", "mcl_core:diorite", "mcl_core:granite"},
 			sidelen = 16,
 			noise_params = {
 				offset = 0.04,
@@ -947,7 +947,7 @@ local function register_mgv6_decorations()
 		end
 		minetest.register_decoration({
 			deco_type = "simple",
-			place_on = {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"},
+			place_on = {"group:grass_block"},
 			sidelen = 16,
 			noise_params = {
 				offset = offset,
@@ -1167,7 +1167,7 @@ local function generate_structures(minp, maxp, seed, biomemap)
 							end
 
 						-- Igloos
-						elseif not chunk_has_igloo and (nn == "mcl_core:snowblock" or nn == "mcl_core:snow" or nn == "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow") then
+						elseif not chunk_has_igloo and (nn == "mcl_core:snowblock" or nn == "mcl_core:snow" or (minetest.get_item_group(nn, "grass_block") == 1 and minetest.get_item_group(nn, "snowed") == 1)) then
 							if math.random(1, 4400) == 1 then
 								-- Check surface
 								local floor = {x=p.x+9, y=p.y-1, z=p.z+9}
@@ -1778,8 +1778,7 @@ minetest.register_on_generated(function(minp, maxp, seed)
 			-- Clear snowy grass blocks without snow above to ensure consistency.
 			-- Solidify floating sand to sandstone (both colors).
 			else
-				--local nodes = minetest.find_nodes_in_area(minp, maxp, {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow"})
-				local nodes = minetest.find_nodes_in_area(minp, maxp, {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow", "mcl_core:sand", "mcl_core:redsand"})
+				local nodes = minetest.find_nodes_in_area(minp, maxp, {"mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow", "mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass_snow", "mcl_core:sand", "mcl_core:redsand"})
 				for n=1, #nodes do
 					local p_pos = area:index(nodes[n].x, nodes[n].y, nodes[n].z)
 					local p_pos_above = area:index(nodes[n].x, nodes[n].y+1, nodes[n].z)
diff --git a/tools/Texture_Converter.py b/tools/Texture_Converter.py
index 2c92c44184..5e8cc8f4b0 100755
--- a/tools/Texture_Converter.py
+++ b/tools/Texture_Converter.py
@@ -131,12 +131,6 @@ def convert_textures():
 		FOLIAG = tex_dir+"/colormap/foliage.png"
 		GRASS = tex_dir+"/colormap/grass.png"
 
-		os.system("convert "+GRASS+" -crop 1x1+70+120 -depth 8 -resize "+str(PXSIZE)+"x"+str(PXSIZE)+" "+tempfile1.name)
-		os.system("composite -compose Multiply "+tempfile1.name+" "+tex_dir+"/blocks/grass_top.png "+target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures")+"/default_grass.png")
-
-
-		convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/grass_side_overlay.png", "70+120", str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures")+"/default_grass_side.png")
-
 	
 		# Leaves
 		convert_alphatex(FOLIAG, tex_dir+"/blocks/leaves_oak.png", "70+120", str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures")+"/default_leaves.png")
@@ -153,12 +147,23 @@ def convert_textures():
 		convert_alphatex(FOLIAG, tex_dir+"/blocks/vine.png", "16+32", str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures")+"/mcl_core_vine.png")
 
 		# Tall grass, fern
-		convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/tallgrass.png", "70+120", str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_tallgrass.png")
-		convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/fern.png", "70+120", str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_fern.png")
-		convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/double_plant_fern_bottom.png", "70+120", str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom.png")
-		convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/double_plant_fern_top.png", "70+120", str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top.png")
-		convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/double_plant_grass_bottom.png", "70+120", str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom.png")
-		convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/double_plant_grass_top.png", "70+120", str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top.png")
+		offset = [
+			[ "49+172", "", "grass" ], # Default
+			[ "0+255", "_dry", "dry_grass" ], # Dry grass: Savanna, Mesa Plateau F, Nether, …
+		]
+		for o in offset:
+			convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/tallgrass.png", o[0], str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_tallgrass"+o[1]+".png")
+			convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/fern.png", o[0], str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_fern"+o[1]+".png")
+			convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/double_plant_fern_bottom.png", o[0], str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_bottom"+o[1]+".png")
+			convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/double_plant_fern_top.png", o[0], str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_double_plant_fern_top"+o[1]+".png")
+			convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/double_plant_grass_bottom.png", o[0], str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_bottom"+o[1]+".png")
+			convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/double_plant_grass_top.png", o[0], str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/textures")+"/mcl_flowers_double_plant_grass_top"+o[1]+".png")
+
+			os.system("convert "+GRASS+" -crop 1x1+"+o[0]+" -depth 8 -resize "+str(PXSIZE)+"x"+str(PXSIZE)+" "+tempfile1.name)
+			os.system("composite -compose Multiply "+tempfile1.name+" "+tex_dir+"/blocks/grass_top.png "+target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures")+"/default_"+o[2]+".png")
+			convert_alphatex(GRASS, tex_dir+"/blocks/grass_side_overlay.png", o[0], str(PXSIZE), target_dir("/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures")+"/default_"+o[2]+"_side.png")
+
+
 
 #	TODO: Convert banner masks
 #	if os.path.isdir(tex_dir + "/entity/banner"):