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Paspalum dilatatum

Definition: Paspalum dilatatum is a species of grass commonly known as Dallisgrass. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is native to South America.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The name of the grass species.

Senses:

1. Botany: A coarse, invasive grass with wide, drooping leaves and long stems that grows in temperate and subtropical regions.
2. Popular: A type of grass often used as forage or turf in agriculture and landscaping.
3. Local: Refers specifically to the variety of Paspalum dilatatum that is found in a particular region or locality.

Usages:

Botanical Usage

Paspalum dilatatum is commonly found in damp areas, such as pastures, roadsides, and disturbance-prone environments. Its wide leaves and long stems make it easily recognizable.

Sample Sentence:

The Paspalum dilatatum grew rapidly in the moist meadows, giving the landscape a vibrant green hue.

Popular Usage

With its ability to tolerate some shade and different soil conditions, Paspalum dilatatum is often used as a forage grass for livestock and as a turfgrass in lawns and sports fields.

Sample Sentence:

The farmer planted Paspalum dilatatum in the pasture to provide nutritious forage for the cattle.

Local Usage

Paspalum dilatatum, known as "Local Dallisgrass," thrives in the coastal regions of this area due to its adaptation to saltwater intrusion.

Sample Sentence:

The golf course groundskeeper selected the local variety of Paspalum dilatatum to ensure the turf could withstand the area's unique coastal climate.

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