Carpet Grass (Noun)
Meaning
Grass native to West Indies but common in southern United States having tufted wiry stems often infested with a dark fungus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Carpet grass is a type of grass that is native to the West Indies but has become common in the southern United States.
- The lawn was overgrown with carpet grass, which made it difficult to maintain a neat appearance.
- Carpet grass is often infested with a dark fungus that can be unsightly and difficult to eradicate.
- The warm and humid climate of the southern United States makes it an ideal place for carpet grass to thrive.
- The homeowner decided to replace the carpet grass with a more desirable type of grass that was easier to maintain.