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Question: A very common and popular type of grass in India is "Nilgiri Grass". I can't seem to find the botanical …

  • Question

    A very common and popular type of grass in India is "Nilgiri Grass". I can't seem to find the botanical name anywhere. Do you know what the botanical name of this grass it?

    Answer

    Dear hunnypuppy, Nilgiri grass is also sometimes called Korean grass, and belongs to the genus Zoysia. There are several species in this genus and some are cultivated for lawn grasses because they are tolerant of a wide range of conditions. I hope this helps.