japanese carpet grass

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully trims a lush patch of Japanese carpet grass.

Definition

Noun: * A low-growing, perennial grass (Axonopus compressus) commonly used for lawns and ground cover in tropical and subtropical regions. It is known for its broad, blunt-tipped leaves and its ability to form a dense, carpet-like mat.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to the plant species itself, particularly in the contexts of horticulture, landscaping, and botany. * Japanese carpet grass is a popular choice for lawns in warm climates because it requires less mowing. * The gardener recommended Japanese carpet grass for the shaded area of the yard.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contrast to other warm-season grasses like Bermuda grass or St. Augustine grass, highlighting its specific growth habits and shade tolerance.

Variants and Related Words

• Carpet Grass: A more general common name for the same species (). "Japanese carpet grass" is a specific variant of this.
• Axonopus compressus: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.

Synonyms

• Tropical Carpet Grass
• Blanket Grass (less common)

Notes on Meaning

• Despite the name "Japanese," this grass is native to the tropical Americas and was introduced to other parts of the world, including Asia. The name likely refers to its cultivation and popularity in Japanese gardening or its introduction from Japan to other regions like the Philippines and the United States.

Học thuật

Noun

1. lawn grass common in the Philippines; grown also in United States

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• Manila grass
• Japanese carpet grass
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