zoysia
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- noun
- /ˈzɔɪziə/
- Specialized
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zoysia
- Choosing zoysia for your lawn means you'll have a dense, green turf that requires little maintenance.
- zoysia grass
- zoysia lawn
Examples
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Shadows and light on yellowing zoysia.
Fiction book (1996) -
From 1905 to 1918, he brought back samples of plants from apples to zoysia grass.
Academic text (2003) -
The landscaper recommended using zoysia grass for its ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions.
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Homeowners often select zoysia because it grows well in various climates and outcompetes weeds.
Synonyms
A grass often used for lawns in warm regions
A low spreading grass with thin leaves that people plant for dry lawns and golf greens in warm places
A common grass for lawns and golf courses that needs little care
A grass that grows in warm places and people use for lawns
Compounds
- Specialized
A low spreading grass with thin leaves that people plant for dry lawns and golf greens in warm places
Surface Forms
Etymology
Zoysia was named after a European plant collector called Zois. It basically means 'Zois's grass', so you can remember that zoysia is the name of a tough, low-growing grass often used for lawns.