This is an annual grass (living for 1 season only) with long (up to 1m) sprawling stems. Cynodon dactylon, known as Bermuda grass, Dhoob, dÅ«rvā grass, ethana grass, dubo, dog's tooth grass, Bahama grass, devil's grass, couch grass, Indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass, is a grass that is native to most of the eastern hemisphere. English name : Large crabgrass Scientific name : Digitaria sanguinalis Family : Poaceae Habit: Annual grass, herb. Propagating organ: Only by seeds; prolific seed producer. Cannot persist in water logged area. Large crabgrass germinates in the spring and competes with turf during the summer months. Panicum sanguinale L. (1753) Paspalum sanguinale (L.) Lam. Digitaria sanguinalis Linnaeus (Scop.) Family. Preferred Scientific Name. Poaceae. Leaves are flat, measuring 0.75-6 inches long and up to 0.5 inches wide, with a prominent mid-rib and pubescent on both sides. Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop. Name Crab Grass; Scientific Name: Digitaria sanguinalis: Native: Europe or Eurasia and is distributed worldwide: Common Names: crabgrass. The name crabgrass comes from the development of its roots – growing low in the ground and stems sprouting right from the center of the clump. Temperate regions. Distinguishing Characteristics. Synonyms (former Scientific Names): Syntherisma sanguinalis . Digitaria sanguinalis is a species of grass known by several common names, including hairy crabgrass, hairy finger-grass, large crabgrass, crab finger grass, purple crabgrass. Crabgrass have membranous ligules that are truncated and have a jagged appearance. Although it is not native to Bermuda, it is an abundant invasive species there. Crabgrass Identification. Associated crops: Aus rice, maize, tea and cotton etc. (1771) International Common Names. Origin. Habitat: Dry to moist soils. This weed comes with a variety of names. purple crabgrass. English: crabgrass Some call it the large crabgrass yet others have also named it the common crabgrass. summer grass, crab grass. Nevertheless, its scientific name is Digitaria sanguinalis It has an annual life cycle and traces its origin to Europe.. Hairy crabgrass thrives well in rich clay or sandy soil. Habit. (1771) Preferred Common Name. Panicum sanguinale . Scientific Name. Family Poaceae Scientific Name Digitaria sanguinalis ← → Other Common Names: large crabgrass. Scientific Name: Digitaria (Genus) Common Names: Finger Grass, Fonio, Large Crabgrass, Smooth Crabgrass, Hair Crabgrass Family: Poaceae Brief Description: Long, thick, and tall, crabgrass is in the grass family, but grows in a thicker and less attractive pattern outward from a central point. crabgrass General Information; Symbol: DISE16 Group: Monocot ... Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report. These resemble the image of a crab’s legs. 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