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African dogstooth grass
Scientific Name: Cynodon transvaalensis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dog Tuff™ African Dogtooth Grass (Cynodon hybrida Dog Tuff™)
Dog Tuff™ African Dogtooth Grass is a hybrid turfgrass gaining popularity for its drought tolerance and durability.
Common Names: While its scientific name is Cynodon hybrida Dog Tuff™, it is commonly known as Dog Tuff™ African Dogtooth Grass. It is also related to other grasses commonly known as Bermuda Grass and Dog's Tooth Grass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cynodon hybrida Dog Tuff™
- Synonyms and Related Species: The text also mentions Cynodon dactylon, Cynodon aethiopicus, and Cynodon transvaalensis. These are all related species within the Cynodon genus. Other common names associated with related species include African Bermuda grass and African dog's tooth grass.
- Family: Gramineae (also mentioned as part of J.S. African Bot.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South Africa, where it was discovered as a dense, bright-green patch on an isolated ranch.
- Also found in other parts of Africa, including the east coast from the Red Sea.
- Related species are native to North and East Africa, Asia, Australia, and Southern Europe.
Ecological Role
- Marketed as a xeric (low-water) lawn grass, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional water-intensive turfgrasses.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Forms a dense turf.
- Characterized by its fine leaf texture.
- Has a compact growth habit.
- Deep-rooted.
Quirky Facts
- Dog Tuff™ African Dogtooth Grass was introduced in the US around 2014.
- Reportedly cost about $60 to plant 70 square feet in Denver, Colorado.
- Has been honored with a 2015 Green Thumb Award.