Genus Paspalum (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of perennial grasses of warm regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Paspalum is a genus of perennial grasses of warm regions, commonly known as paspalum or bahiagrasses.
- The genus Paspalum includes several species that are used as pasture grasses in tropical and subtropical regions.
- In the southeastern United States, the genus Paspalum is represented by several species, including Paspalum notatum and Paspalum urvillei.
- Some species of the genus Paspalum are used as ornamental grasses in landscaping, valued for their attractive foliage and flowering stalks.
- The genus Paspalum is a diverse group of grasses, with over 300 species found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.