Zoysia
1
9.9
A low, dense grass that people plant for lawns in warm areas
- noun
- /ˈzɔɪziə/
- Specialized
:
zoysia
- For example, the zoysia grass that Meyer collected in the early years of the century did not evolve into a commercial variety until 1951.
- zoysia grass
Examples
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The previous owner of my house planted zoysia grass in the front yard, and I want to get rid of it.
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On average, zoysia should receive three pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet over the year.
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Many homeowners prefer zoysia for their lawns because it requires less frequent mowing than other grasses.
Synonyms
8.4
A grass often used for lawns in warm regions
has identical meaning but is an alternative spelling form
Compounds
Zoysia tenuifolia
- Specialized
8.4
A low spreading grass with thin leaves that people plant for dry lawns and golf greens in warm places
How Low-Growing
creeping bentgrass
- Specialized
Zoysia
1
9.9
- Specialized
1
9.9
carpet grass
- US
bunchgrass
1
8.6
- Specialized
1
8.6
tall-grass
6
3.9
6
3.9
Surface Forms
Etymology
Zoysia is named after a European plant collector called Zois who helped bring this grass from Asia to the wider world. The name now refers to this low, dense grass used for warm 'lawns', so remember Zoysia as the lawn grass that carries a person's name, much like fuchsia is named after its maker.