Definition

Noun: * A species of perennial grass, Zoysia matrella, valued for its dense, fine-textured turf and tolerance to heat, drought, and salt. It is commonly used for lawns, golf courses, and landscaping in warm climates.

Usage

• is specifically used as the scientific and common name for this type of grass. It is a proper noun referring to the plant species itself.
• It is typically used in horticultural, landscaping, and botanical contexts.

Examples

• The golf course superintendent chose Zoysia matrella for the fairways due to its excellent wear tolerance.
• Compared to other warm-season grasses, Zoysia matrella forms a very dense and carpet-like lawn.
• Zoysia matrella is often simply called "Manila grass" in many regions.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic or scientific writing, the binomial name is always italicized.
• The species is often discussed in comparison to its relatives, such as (Japanese lawn grass) or (Mascarene grass).

Variants and Related Words

• Manila grass: A common name for .
• Korean velvet grass: Another common name, particularly for the fine-textured varieties.
• Zoysia grass / zoysiagrass: The general common name for grasses in the genus, which includes .
• Perennial grass: The general category of grass plants that live for more than two years, which includes .

Synonyms

• Manila grass
• Korean velvet grass
• (In specific contexts) Siglap grass (common in Southeast Asia)

Different Meanings

• The term "zoysia" alone is a broader term referring to the entire genus of grasses, not specifically . is one distinct species within that genus.

Noun

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