Cynodon
9.9
A creeping grass like Bermuda grass used for lawns and pastures
- noun
- /ˈsɪnədɒn/
- Specialized
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Cynodon
- The grass species Cynodon is commonly used for lawns because it is drought-resistant and thrives in warm climates.
Examples
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Many golf courses prefer Cynodon grass due to its ability to withstand heavy foot traffic.
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The landscape architect chose Cynodon for the park's renovation to ensure a lush and resilient ground cover.
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And then, as the Earth healed, these cynodons found themselves in a new world of open opportunities.
Compounds
Cynodon dactylon
- Specialized
7.5
A tough grass that people use for lawns and pastures in warm places
Cynodon plectostachyum
- Specialized
9.9
A grass that grows 3 to 4 feet high and farmers use to feed animals as pasture or hay
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Cynodon comes from Greek roots kyon 'dog' and odon 'tooth'. A helpful way to remember it is that the grass has small, sharp, tooth-like parts, so the name fits a tough, low-growing grass such as Bermuda grass.
