Plant Image Gallery: Plant Details

Common Name(s):	Bermudagrass
Species:	Cynodon dactylon
Synonyms:
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.

inflorescence

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