not sure what it is but its not very tall and spread pretty thin, no grass
Maybe try throwing out a heavy dose of millet seed the next time you are there and drag it in. That should get you something going in the form of "grass". It'll help to go ahead and start addressing some of the fertility needs as well.
I got the impression he was refering to the last pic you posted, but I may be wrong...
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