Bahia grass belongs to the botanical family Poaceae and the genus Paspalum. These perennial plants are native to South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The plant grows best in bright sunlight and high humidity. The flowers of Bahia grass appear as an inflorescence of multiple spikelets, and the leaves are light green and pointed.

These plants are widely used as forage plants. Bahia grass also has ecological uses, as it stabilizes soil, controls erosion, and provides habitat for wildlife. It is also used as a rotating crop with other agronomic crops.