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Memphisgrass
Scientific Name: Cutandia memphitica
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Sweet Grass and Other Grass Varieties in Memphis
This page provides information related to various grass types and grass-related services in the Memphis, Tennessee area. It includes mentions of specific businesses, restaurants, and residential uses.
Considerations for Pets
- Cattle graze on Bermuda, Fescue, and Orchard grass, suggesting these grasses are palatable and non-toxic to livestock.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text focuses primarily on the Memphis, Tennessee area.
- Mentions Fayette County, just east of Memphis, as a location where grass-fed beef is raised.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Turf grasses require at least 4 hours of sunlight per day to survive.
- Zoysia grass needs at least 50% sun, while Bermuda grass requires at least 80% sun to maintain a thick green appearance.
- Fescue is a "cool weather" grass that stays green over the winter.
Ecological Role
- Mentions grass mitigation contractors for privately owned lots and city properties.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Cattle graze on certain grass types (Bermuda, Fescue, Red Clover, and Orchard grass).
- Tiny spiders were observed leaving a trail through Memphis grass.