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Common Name(s): Bermudagrass
Species: Cynodon dactylon
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Family: Poaceae
Tribe: Chlorideae
Longevity: Perennial
Season: Warm
Origin: Introduced
Height: 10 -50 cm
Flowers: May - November
Description: The most common introduced grass of our region and adapted to a variety of soils. Its inflorescence typically has 3-5 branches and its leaves are conspicuously 2-ranked. It is a poor grass for wildlife but can be easily managed to provide good forage for cattle. Bermudagrass has caused significant habitat loss for most wildlife species in our ares.
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