Abstract: The micromorphological features of leaf epidermis and stem were investigated under lightmicroscope(LM) and scanning electron microscope(SEM).The structure of stem and leaf blade showed close relation to the grass drought, trample resistance.In terms of the epidermis,bulliform cell, vascular bundle, and the fibrous girdle of stem, the conclusion that Zoysia japonica from Fuyang in Anhui Province was more tolerant to drought, salt and drown stress than the other, Eremochloa ophiuroides from Jinzhai was the best in trample resistance were obtained for the first time.

Key words: Eremochloa ophiuroides, Zoysia japonica, stress resistance, micromorphology