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Zoysia japonica Steud.
| Family Name: | Poaceae (Gramineae) |
| Synonyms: | Acroceras japonica |
| Common Name: | Japanese Lawn Grass, Korean Lawn Grass, Korean Grass, Zoysia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant, Creeper |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | East Russia, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea |
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| Native Habitat | Shoreline (Sandy Beach) |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Drought Tolerant |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Papery, Thin |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Typical Foliar Area | Microphyll ( 2.25cm2 - 20.25 cm2 ) |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.0 (Turfgrass) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Runner / Stolon, Acaulescent |
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| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 1282 |
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| Species ID | 2575 |
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