zacaton

In the southwestern United States and Mexico: One of several grasses useful for hay, especially Epicampes macroura and species of Sporobolus; specifically, Sporobolus Wrightii, which in Arizona and New Mexico yields a hay valued in lieu of better for horses and mules. It grows in great clumps, producing a largo amount of coarse, tough stems and leaves.

Same as broom-root.

Same as fine-top salt-grass .

Alternative spelling of sacaton.