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Dactylis glomerata ssp. smithii

Scientific Name: Dactylis glomerata ssp. smithii

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Dactylis glomerata

Dactylis glomerata, commonly known as cock's-foot or orchard grass, is a widespread grass species belonging to the genus Dactylis.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dactylis glomerata
  • Common Names: Cock's-foot, Orchard Grass
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)

Several subspecies and synonyms exist for Dactylis glomerata, reflecting its morphological diversity. Some notable subspecies include:

  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. smithii (Link) Stebbins & Zohary
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. glomerata
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. hispanica
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. aschersoniana
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. woronowii (Ovcz.) Stebbins & D. Zohary
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. hackelii (Asch. & Graebn.) Cif.
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. hylodes (P.F.Parker) Holub
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. izcoi S. Ortz & Rodr.
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. oceanica
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. slovenica Domin
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. lusitanica Stebbins & D. Zohary
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. lobata (Drejer) H. Lindb.
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. himalayensis
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. santai
  • Dactylis glomerata subsp. castellata

Synonyms and former classifications include:

  • Dactylis smithii Link
  • Dactylis smithii subsp. marina (Borrill) P.F.Parker
  • Dactylis polygama
  • Dactylis marina
  • Dactylis maritima
  • Dactylis canariensis Nees
  • Dactylis fasciculata C. Sm. ex
  • Aeluropus smithii (Link) Steud.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Dactylis glomerata is a perennial bunchgrass.
  • It can grow into a large roadside plant.

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • Diploid subspecies of Dactylis glomerata have been studied for their chromosome morphology.
  • Chromosome numbers for the genus Dactylis were first recorded by Avdulov (1928) for D. glomerata subsp. glomerata (2n=28).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Subspecies relationships within Dactylis glomerata have been assessed through chiasma frequencies during meiosis.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Dactylis glomerata is described as a common species.
  • Specific subspecies like D. smithii occur in wetter areas.
  • Dactylis smithii Link is a rock plant.

Further Information

For more detailed information, refer to:

  • ePIC: Electronic Plant Information Centre of Royal Botanic Gardens
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • WCSP (World Checklist of Selected Plant Families)
  • Catalogue of Life