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Phalaris arundinacea (reed canary grass) differs from Harding grass in having more distinct rhizomes, and an inflorescence that is compact at first but becomes more open as the branches spread. Hybrids of Harding grass and reed canary grass have been produced. Varieties include 'AQ1', 'Uneta', and 'Australis'.
It has creeping rhizomes which enable it to grow rapidly across grassland.It has flat, hairy leaves with upright flower spikes. The stems grow to 40–150 centimetres (16–59 in) tall; the leaves are linear, 15–40 centimetres (5.9–15.7 in) long and 3–10 millimetres (0.12–0.39 in) broad at the base of the plant, with leaves higher on the stems 2–8.5 millimetres (0.079–0.335 in) broad.
Dactylis glomerata is a species of flowering plant in the grass family Poaceae, known as cock's-foot, [2] also colloquially as orchard grass, or cat grass (due to its popularity for use with domestic cats). It is a cool-season perennial C 3 tufted grass native throughout most of Europe, temperate Asia, and northern Africa. [3] [2] [4] [5] [6]
This species of grass has hard, sturdy, hollow stems that may reach 3 m (9.8 ft) in height. [4] They grow from a network of woody rhizomes and tough roots that form a sod. The roots penetrate over 3 m (9.8 ft) into the soil. [2] The leaves have sharp, serrated edges. [5] The panicle may be up to 50 cm (20 in) long and may have many branches.
Beagle Freedom Project posted a heartwarming but bittersweet video of the dogs experiencing grass for the first time in their lives and the beautiful moment quickly went viral.
The grass spread quickly into connected natural areas in Baltimore and Carroll counties. By 1999 it was identified in Montgomery County at Wheaton Regional Park . [ 16 ] In 2006 it was identified in Prince George's County at Little Paint Branch Park [2] , the adjacent Beltsville Agricultural Research Center -East and the National Greenbelt Park .
The genus name comes from Greek words meaning "dog-tooth". The genus as a whole as well as its species are commonly known as Bermuda grass or dog's tooth grass. [citation needed] Species [1] [3] Cynodon ambiguus (Ohwi) P.M.Peterson; Cynodon barberi Rang. & Tadul. – India, Sri Lanka; Cynodon convergens F.Muell. Cynodon coursii A.Camus ...
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