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crested dogstail grass
Scientific Name: Cynosurus cristatus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Crested Dog's-tail (Cynosurus cristatus)
Crested dog's-tail, scientifically known as Cynosurus cristatus, is a common and often underrated perennial grass found in various grasslands and meadows. It's known for its distinctive seed head that is flat on one side.
Considerations for Pets
- This is a grass, so grass seeds are present.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cynosurus cristatus
- Common Names: Crested dog's-tail, Dog's tail grass, Crested dogstail grass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Not specified in provided text.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the UK.
- Found in grasslands and meadows.
- Grows in various soil types, often in soils of moderate to low fertility.
- Common in older sheep pastures.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Short-lived perennial grass.
- Compact, tufted growth habit.
- Typically grows to 15-60 cm tall.
- Bright green with flat, smooth leaves about 2 mm wide.
- Inflorescence is erect, dense, oblong, and spike-like, appearing flat and one-sided.
Historical and Traditional Uses
- Historically grown as a crop.
- Used for making bonnets.
- Formerly used as a grazing grass.