Axonopus

/ˌæksəˈnoʊpəs/ noun

Definition

A genus of tropical grasses, some species of which are used as pasture or lawn grasses.

Etymology

From Greek 'axon' (axis) + 'pus' (foot), literally 'axis-foot,' referring to the central axis of the grass's inflorescence structure.

Kelly Says

Axonopus grass has that name because its seed heads are arranged on a central axis like feet radiating from a body—and some species are so aggressive at spreading that they're classified as invasive weeds in certain regions.

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