vasey grass

Vasey grass (Paspalum urvillei) is an erect, perennial grass native to Argentina. It is cultivated for pasture and hay in some regions, including from North Carolina to Texas in the United States and in its native South America.12

Vasey grass belongs to the Paspalum genus, which includes many annual and perennial grasses found in warm climates worldwide. While some Paspalum species are valuable forage, others, like Vasey grass, can be considered noxious weeds outside their native ranges. These grasses typically have flat leaves and produce flowers in racemes. They utilize a C4 photosynthetic pathway, which enhances drought tolerance.2