7,332 observationsLeast Concern
crested dogtail grass
Cynosurus cristatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Poaceae ›Genus: Cynosurus
About
Cynosurus cristatus, Crested dog's-tail, is a short-lived perennial grass in the family Poaceae, characterised by a seed head that is flat on one side. It typically grows in species rich grassland. It thrives in a variety of soil types but avoids the acid and calcareous extremes of pH, and prefers well drained soils. It may be grown as an ornamental plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of crested dogtail grass is Cynosurus cristatus.
- The crested dogtail grass has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- crested dogtail grass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- crested dogtail grass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- crested dogtail grass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- crested dogtail grass belongs to the order Poales.
- crested dogtail grass belongs to the family Poaceae.
- crested dogtail grass belongs to the genus Cynosurus.