Lawngrass

(Zoysia willd)

Description

Zoysia is a genus of creeping grasses widespread across much of Asia as well as Australia and various islands in the Pacific. These species, commonly called zoysia or zoysiagrass, are found in coastal areas or grasslands.

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Order:Poales

Family:Poaceae

Genus:Poales

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