Stenotaphrum is a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae. It contains are mere handful of species that are distributed almost world-wide. Most species are found only in the Old World tropics however. The name is derived from the Greek words στενός (stenos), meaning `narrow`, and τάϕρος (taphros), meaning `trench.` It refers to cavi... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stenotaphrum
genus of about seven species of low, mat-forming perennial grasses of the family Poaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions throughout the ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/159
Stenotaphrum belongs to the grass family, Gramineae. Stenotaphrum secundatumis commonly known as St. Augustine Grass as well as Carpet Grass, Crabgrass, Wiregrass and Buffalo grass. St. Augustine grass is a vigorous-growing perennial that can only survive in mild climates, withstanding temperatures as high as 105º F. It is widely used as a ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10004