carpet grass

American  

noun

1. either of two grasses, Axonopus affinis or A. compressus, native to tropical and subtropical America.

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Etymology

Origin of carpet grass

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

By the day he was led into a van one early morning, a fuzz of hair, like carpet grass, had covered his entire jaw.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The slopes and low hills that fell gently toward the river only appeared welcoming; underneath vines, carpet grass, wild grape, hibiscus and wood sorrel, the ground was as porous as a sieve.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

It may, indeed, be found more economical not to try to save the Bermuda after the carpet grass crowds it.

From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock

At McNeill the pasturage on areas that have long been closely grazed is carpet grass.

From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock

On most of the Florida flatwood soils carpet grass is much more aggressive than Bermuda, and in time will, if left alone, completely replace the Bermuda.

From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock