paspalum
- noun
- /ˈpæspəˌlʌm/
- Specialized
- Many cattle ranchers rely on paspalum as a nutritious forage grass for their herds.
Examples
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The fields were covered in paspalum, providing lush grazing for livestock.
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The paspalum grass thrives in warm climates.
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Researchers are studying ways to improve paspalum varieties to withstand drought.
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Farmers in Florida often use paspalum for livestock.
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Many cattle ranchers rely on paspalum as a nutritious forage grass for their herds.
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The fields were covered in paspalum, providing lush grazing for livestock.
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Farmers in Florida often use paspalum to maintain healthy pastures for their animals.
Synonyms
A tall grass that grows in clumps and is used to feed animals
A tall grass often grown for animal feed in warm regions
A tall grass that grows in small clumps from warm regions often used for grazing animals
A grass from the Americas used for pasture because it resists drought
Compounds
- Specialized
A short grass that grows in wet places and often becomes a common weed
- Specialized
A grass from the Americas used for pasture because it resists drought
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word paspalum comes from a Greek word for a kind of small grain, like 'millet', so think of it as a grass that makes food for animals. That's why paspalum refers to a tall, tufted grass often grown as pasture and forage.