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Saint Augustine grass Saint Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum).

St. Augustine grass

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Also known as: Stenotaphrum secundatum, buffalo grass
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St. Augustine grass, (Stenotaphrum secundatum), low mat-forming perennial grass of the family Poaceae. St. Augustine grass is native to central and southeastern North America and Central America and has naturalized along many seacoasts around the world. The plant is cultivated as a lawn grass in tropical areas, and several cultivars have attractive leaves and are grown as ornamentals.

St. Augustine grass is a vigorous coarse-textured warm-season plant. It spreads vegetatively with stolons and roots readily along its prostrate stems. The plant does not usually produce viable seeds. It grows well in moist environments and has limited drought tolerance.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Melissa Petruzzello.