Paspalum notatum
Definition
Noun: * A species of perennial grass: Paspalum notatum is the scientific name for a specific type of grass, commonly known as Bahia grass. It is characterized by its tolerance for poor, sandy, or acidic soils and its ability to withstand drought and low fertility.
Usage
- is primarily used as a forage grass for livestock in pastures.
- It is also used for erosion control and as a low-maintenance turf grass in lawns, roadsides, and airfields, particularly in warm climates.
Examples
- The rancher planted in the pasture because it thrives in the sandy soil.
- For a durable lawn that requires less water, consider .
- is often chosen for revegetation projects due to its hardiness.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and agricultural contexts, the full binomial name is used for precise identification. In common usage, it is typically referred to by its common name.
Variants and Related Words
- Bahia grass (n): The most common common name for .
- Pensacola Bahia grass (n): A specific cultivar of .
- Forage grass (n): A general term for grasses grown for animal feed, which includes .
Synonyms
- Bahia grass
Related Terms
- Pasture grass (n): Grass maintained for grazing livestock.
- Warm-season grass (n): A grass that grows actively in the warm summer months, as opposed to cool-season grasses. is a warm-season grass.
Noun
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perennial tropical American grass used as pasture grass in arid areas of the Gulf States
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