Korean lawn grass
Noun A type of grass (Zoysia japonica) commonly used for lawns, native to East Asia (particularly China, Japan, and Korea) and also cultivated in other regions like the United States. It is valued for its durability and ability to form a dense turf.
This term is used specifically to refer to this particular species of grass, primarily in the contexts of horticulture, landscaping, and botany. - The golf course was reseeded with Korean lawn grass for its hardiness. - Korean lawn grass is known for its tolerance to both heat and cold. - For a low-maintenance yard, many homeowners choose Korean lawn grass.
- As a botanical subject: In scientific or precise gardening contexts, the term specifies the species within the genus .
- The study compared the drought resistance of Korean lawn grass to that of Bermuda grass.
- Zoysia grass: A more common general name for grasses in the genus, which includes Korean lawn grass.
- Japanese lawn grass: Another name for the same species (), reflecting its prevalence in Japan.
- Zoysia japonica: The formal botanical/Latin name for the species.
- Zoysia (in common, non-scientific usage where the specific type is implied by context)
- Japanese lawn grass
This term has a single, specific botanical meaning. It does not refer to all grass from Korea, but specifically to the Zoysia japonica species used for turf.
- lawn grass common in China and Japan; grown also in United States