zoysia

Definition

Any of a genus (Zoysia) of creeping perennial grasses of southern Asia and New Zealand having fine wiry leaves and including some suitable for lawn grasses, especially in warm regions.

Etymology

After Karl von Zois zu Laubach, Austrian botanist.

Example Sentences

• "In areas farther north, zoysias will live but will not spread. Zoysias need bright, hot sunlight."