bermuda grass

Thân thiện

A gardener plants bermuda grass in a sunny backyard.

Definition

Noun: - A tough, perennial grass (Cynodon dactylon) known for its fine texture, dense growth, and aggressive, spreading habit via above-ground stolons and below-ground rhizomes. It is widely used for lawns, sports fields, and pastures in warm climates.

Usage

• As a common noun (countable/uncountable): Refers to the plant species itself or an area covered by it.
  • The entire lawn was reseeded with Bermuda grass.
  • A hardy Bermuda grass can survive periods of drought.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In horticultural/agricultural contexts: The term is used technically to discuss cultivars, maintenance, or its invasive qualities.
  • The new hybrid Bermuda grass requires less water than common varieties.
  • Its role as a Bermuda grass in soil erosion control is well-documented.

Variants and Related Words

• Cynodon dactylon: The scientific (Latin) name for Bermuda grass.
• Devil's grass: A common alternative name, highlighting its tenacious and invasive nature.
• Wiregrass: Another regional name, particularly in the southeastern United States.
• Scutch grass: A name used in some regions.

Synonyms

• Couch grass (Note: This can refer to a different species, , in some regions, but is often used interchangeably with Bermuda grass in warm climates.)
• Dog's tooth grass

Học thuật

Noun

1. trailing grass native to Europe now cosmopolitan in warm regions; used for lawns and pastures especially in southern United States and India

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Bermuda grass
• devil grass
• Bahama grass
• kweek
• doob
• scutch grass
• star grass
• Cynodon dactylon