Axonopus compressus is a species of grass.

It is often used as a permanent pasture, groundcover, and turf in moist, low fertility soils, particularly in shaded situations.

It is generally too low-growing to be useful in cut-and-carry systems or for fodder conservation.

While not optimal, it is occasionally used for football fields especially those which are not for elite competitions or where only a low level of maintenance can be done.

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