Zoysia

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? Zoysia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Zoysia Willd.
Species
There are 5 species: Zoysia emerald - Emerald Zoysia Zoysia japonica Korean Zoysia Zoysia matrella Manila Grass Zoysia tenuifolia Mascarene Grass

Zoysia is a genus of creeping grass native to Southeast Asia, China and Japan. These species, commonly called zoysia or zoysiagrass, are found in coastal areas or grasslands. The genus is named after the Austrian botanist Karl von Zois.

Thanks to their great capacity of tolerating temperature variations, shade, or water scarcity, these grasses are among the best ones for lawns and courts in warm temperate climates. They are used on golf courses to create fairways and teeing areas. These grasses are also very disease resistant and traffic tolerant.