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Zoysia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Zoysia pacifica (Goudswaard) M. Hotta & Kuroki. Common name: Mascarene-grass, Korean Velvetgrass. Phenology: Jun-Aug. Habitat: Used as a lawngrass, persisting or spreading. Distribution: Native of e. Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = ETx1, FlGr, FNA25, K4, WH3; = Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr. var. pacifica Goudsw. — Meso6; > Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr. var. pacifica Goudsw.; ? Zoysia tenuifolia Willd. ex Trin. — HC; > Zoysia tenuifolia Willd. ex Trin.; Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr. var. pacifica Goudsw. Basionym: Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr. var. pacifica Goudsw. 1980

Links to other floras: = Zoysia pacifica - FNA25

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL

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