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Zoysia japonica

Zoysia japonica

8.3
A common grass for lawns and golf courses that needs little care
  • noun
  • /ˈzɔɪziə dʒəˈpoʊnɪkə/
  • Specialized
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  • The park replaced its old turf with Zoysia japonica to create a dense, green carpet.

Examples

  • Many homeowners prefer Zoysia japonica for their lawns due to its low maintenance needs.

  • Zoysia japonica is often chosen for golf courses because of its resilience and attractive appearance.

  • The lawn is covered with Zoysia japonica.

  • Many homeowners prefer Zoysia japonica for their lawns.

  • Zoysia japonica is popular among landscapers for its ability to thrive in sunny areas and resist drought.

  • Many homeowners choose Zoysia japonica for their yards because it requires less water than other grasses.

  • The golf course was revamped with Zoysia japonica to provide a lush and durable playing surface.

Synonyms

zoysia
vsZoysia japonica
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A dense grass used for lawns that survives heat and drought

is one specific species within that genus used for lawns
Japanese lawn grass
vsZoysia japonica
  • US
5.8

A grass used for lawns in Japan, China, and warm parts of the United States

is a specific species within that grass grown for turf
Zoisia
vsZoysia japonica
  • Specialized
8.4

A grass often used for lawns in warm regions

is one species within that genus native specifically to East Asia
Korean lawn grass
vsZoysia japonica
  • US
7.4

A grass from East Asia grown for lawns and yards

is a distinct East Asian species with different origin than that one
Japanese carpet grass
vsZoysia japonica
7.6

A low grass used for lawns in warm climates

is a turf species used for lawn turf rather than low groundcover

Surface Forms

Zoysia japonica singular
Zoysia japonicas plural

Morphology

zoysia + japonica

The compound is a binomial botanical name combining the genus 'Zoysia' (a grass) with the epithet 'japonica', which conventionally means 'of Japan' or 'Japanese'. Therefore a learner who knows both constituents can transparently infer this refers to the Japanese/East Asian type of Zoysia grass; the pattern (type + origin) is compositional and cross-linguistically recognizable in scientific names.

Etymology

Zoysia japonica gets its first part, Zoysia, from a plant collector named Zois, and the second part, 'japonica', means 'from Japan', so the name reminds you it is a grass from Japan and nearby places often used for lawns.