Frond-grass represented a type of grass species which flourished on the Outer Rim planet called Mandalore. Notable due to its intensely green coloration, frond-grass prospered in moist environments. Specifically, in a Keldabe alleyway, close to the Kelita River, frond-grass grew in abundance within the crevices of the paving stones, kept consistently damp by the spray from the swiftly flowing river.
The initial appearance of frond-grass within the Star Wars saga occurred in Imperial Commando: 501st, a novel from the Republic Commando series. This book was penned by the author Karen Traviss and released on October 27, 2009. Subsequently, frond-grass received a mention in the roleplaying game adventure book titled Friends Like These, which was published by Fantasy Flight Games on December 8, 2016.