Japanese carpet grass
- noun
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césped japonés
- Japanese carpet grass thrives in warm, humid climates and is often used for lawns in Southeast Asia.
Examples
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In some southern U.S. states, Japanese carpet grass is a popular option for low-growing ground cover.
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The gardener recommended planting Japanese carpet grass because it requires little maintenance.
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The garden was lush with Japanese carpet grass.
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We decided to plant Japanese carpet grasses in our backyard.
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Japanese carpet grass is often chosen for its ability to withstand heat and provide a beautiful green lawn in tropical regions.
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Homeowners in Florida frequently select Japanese carpet grass for its durability and low maintenance requirements.
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To create a lush, green space, many landscapers recommend Japanese carpet grass as a reliable ground cover for warm climates.
Synonyms
A common grass for lawns and golf courses that needs little care
A grass used for lawns in Japan, China, and warm parts of the United States
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly built from the parts: 'Japanese' locates the origin, 'carpet' describes a continuous ground-cover quality, and 'grass' names the plant type. A B1 learner who knows these words can reasonably infer this refers to a grass used as a carpet-like ground cover from Japan, since the metaphorical use of 'carpet' for dense ground cover is common and transparent.
Etymology
Japanese carpet grass gets its name from where it comes from and how it looks: Japanese points to East Asia, and carpet shows that the low, thick grass spreads like a green rug over the ground. That's why the name is used for a low-growing 'ground cover' grass for warm lawns.
