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Paspalum

Paspalum

9.9
A group of grass plants from warm areas used for lawns and animal feed
  • noun
  • /ˈpæspəˌlʌm/
  • Specialized
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  • The Paspalum genus includes many species used for golf course turf.

Examples

  • The Paspalum grass thrives in warm climates.

  • Farmers often choose Paspalum for livestock feed.

  • Researchers studied the drought tolerance of various Paspalum varieties.

  • Some types of Paspalum are commonly found in tropical pastures.

  • Researchers studied the drought tolerance of various Paspalum varieties.

  • Some types of Paspalum are commonly found in tropical pastures.

  • The Paspalum genus includes many species used for golf course turf.

Compounds

Paspalum dilatatum
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall grass that grows in clumps and is used to feed animals

Paspalum distichum
  • Specialized
9.9

A short grass that grows in wet places and often becomes a common weed

Paspalum notatum
  • Specialized
9.9

A grass from the Americas used for pasture because it resists drought

Surface Forms

Paspalum singular
Paspalums plural

Etymology

Paspalum comes from an old root paspal- that once meant a kind of 'grass' or 'millet'. That's why Paspalum is used today for a group of warm-region grasses often grown for pasture and turf.