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bristly dogstail grass
Scientific Name: Cynosurus echinatus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Bristly Dogstail Grass (Cynosurus echinatus)
Cynosurus echinatus, commonly known as bristly dogstail grass, is a species of grass with a variety of other common names.
Considerations for Pets
- This grass species has bristle-like leaves, which may be a physical irritant.
Common Names
- Bristly dogstail grass
- Rough dog's-tail
- Hedgehog dogtail
- Annual dogtail
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cynosurus echinatus L.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Tracheophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Order: Poales
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family or Gramineae)
- Synonym: Chrysurus echinatus (L.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern regions.
- It has been introduced to other areas and can be found as a garden weed or weed of pavement in towns.
Ecological Role
- In some regions, such as grasslands, it is considered an invasive species.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is an annual, tufted grass.
- Features fine, bristle-like, mid to dark green glossy leaves.
Further Information
- Catalogue of New World Grasses (Poaceae)
- TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)
- Discover Life
- Encyclopedia of Life