Definition

A type of grass that grows close to the ground and is often used for lawns, especially in warm areas. It has fine, thin leaves and is native to parts of Asia and New Zealand.

Example

The gardener decided to plant zoysia grass in the backyard for a lush, green lawn.

Conversation

Have you seen my new lawn?

Yeah, it looks great! What type of grass did you use?

I went with zoysia because it's so easy to maintain.

Good choice! I've heard it holds up well in the heat.

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Root Explanation

Zoysia originates from the genus name 'Zoysia', which is derived from the name of the Greek botanist Karl von Zoys, who studied the plant. The word does not have further Latin or Greek roots but is directly named after a person, indicating its classification in botany.

Memory Tip

Think of the name 'Zoysia' as a tribute to the botanist who studied this grass, helping you remember that it refers to a specific type of grass named after him.

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