Crested Dog's-tail

Crested Dog's-tail grass is a short-lived native perennial, growing in compact tufts.

Species: Crested Dog's-tail (Cynosurus cristatus)

Family: Grasses (POACEAE (GRAMINEAE))

Category: Flowering Plants

Location: NW

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A. Flowering Plants

More extensive information on flowering plants can be found in a separate blog post.

B. Grasses (POACEAE (GRAMINEAE))

This ubiquitous, diverse family includes annual, biennial, and perennial species, terrestrial and aquatic species, and deciduous and evergreen species. One reason why grasses are such successful plants is that they grow from the base, whereas most other plants grow from the tip. This means they are more likely to survive when damaged, for example by mowing, grazing, or fire. 70% of all crops are grasses, producing grains for food.

C. Crested Dog's-tail (Cynosurus cristatus)

This is a short-lived native perennial, growing in compact tufts, which has a tightly packed rectangular seed head flat on one side. It flowers from June.

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Crested Dog's-tail has a tightly packed rectangular seed head flat on one side. It flowers from June.