St. Augustine grass

4.4

A low grass that forms a thick green mat for lawns in warm places

noun
/seɪnt əˈɡʌstɪn ɡræs/

: grama San Agustín

Examples

St. Augustine grass is prone to succumbing to pests and diseases, and Bermudagrass needs constant maintenance to keep it looking clean and can be invasive.

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Walking across the thick St. Augustine grass in the backyard was a relaxing experience.
To have a lush lawn, many homeowners choose to plant St. Augustine grass for its soft texture and vibrant color.
During the summer heat, St. Augustine grass thrives, providing a cool area for the kids to play.

Synonyms

Stenotaphrum secundatum

vsSt. Augustine grass

Specialized

9.9

A low grass that grows in thick patches and is used for lawns in warm places

is the common name while this uses the scientific name

Surface Forms

St. Augustine grass singular

St. Augustine grasses plural

Morphology

St. + Augustine + grass

The phrase combines a proper name ('St. Augustine') with the clear noun 'grass', so a learner who knows the constituents can infer it denotes a type or variety of grass. They may not know the specific horticultural properties or origin, but the basic meaning ‘a kind of grass’ is compositionally transparent.

Etymology

St. Augustine grass may get its name from the city of St. Augustine in Florida, where this thick, spreading grass grew on many old lawns and coastal yards. That's why today the name means 'a grass used for warm-climate lawns'.