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mascarene grass

mascarene grass

8.7
A grass that spreads quickly and needs little water for lawns
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : grama mascarene
  • The landscaper recommended planting mascarene grass because it spreads quickly and needs little watering.

Examples

  • Some homeowners in hot climates prefer mascarene grass for its ability to stay green during droughts.

  • New lawns of mascarene grass require less maintenance compared to traditional turf varieties.

  • The garden was covered with mascarene grass.

  • Many homeowners prefer mascarene grasses for their lawns.

  • Many homeowners in hot climates choose mascarene grass because it stays green even during the hottest summers.

  • The landscaper suggested using mascarene grass for its low water needs and resilience in drought conditions.

  • If you want a lawn that requires minimal care, consider planting mascarene grass for its hardiness.

Synonyms

Zoysia tenuifolia
vsmascarene grass
  • Specialized
8.4

A low spreading grass with thin leaves that people plant for dry lawns and golf greens in warm places

is the common everyday name used in gardens and lawns

Surface Forms

mascarene grass singular
mascarene grasses plural

Morphology

mascarene + grass

The phrase is simply an adjective-of-origin + noun: if a learner knows 'mascarene' means ‘from the Mascarene (islands/region)’, then 'mascarene grass' is directly interpretable as a type of grass from that place. This place-origin composition is a common and predictable naming pattern, so the meaning is derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Mascarene grass may get its name from the Mascarene Islands, where sailors and early plant collectors saw similar low, spreading plants. The picture of a grass that 'creeps' across the ground and 'spreads quickly' helps explain why the name is used for a low lawn plant that 'stays green' in dry weather.