orchardgrass

Dactylis glomerata

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Weed Characteristics

Other names: cocksfoot, orchard grass
Leaf type: Grassy
Flowers: Panicle flower

A bunchgrass that grows in clumps that stand 2 to 3 feet tall. Seedhead is a panicle, 2 to 8 inches long with one-sided spikelets. Stems are deep blue-green. Leaf blades are long and ½ inch wide, folded when immature. Prominent white midrib on under side.

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Taxonomic data last retrieved March 30, 2012, from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database, http://www.itis.gov.