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dogtail
Scientific Name: Buddleja asiatica
Family: Buddlejaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dog's-tail Grass (Cynosurus cristatus)
This entry explores the plant known as Dog's-tail grass, particularly the species Cynosurus cristatus. Note that the name "Dogtail" is also associated with software and other concepts.
Considerations for Pets
- This grass species is commonly found in grasslands and meadows.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cynosurus cristatus
- Common Name: Crested dog's-tail
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Crested dog's-tail is native to Europe.
- It is found in a wide range of swards, especially short and heavily grazed grasslands and meadows.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cynosurus cristatus is described as a short-lived perennial grass.
- It is characterized by a seed head that is flat on one side.
- It is a common, tufted grass.
Historical Uses
- It was once grown as a crop and used for making bonnets.