| Etymology | Genus | Greek, dactylos (finger), ctenion (little comb); referring to the digitate spikes and comb-like arrangement of the spikelets |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Egyptian | |
| Family | Poaceae | |
| Synonyms | Cynosurus aegyptius L. | |
| Common Names | Egyptian Finger Grass, Egyptian Crowfoot Grass | |
| Status | Native: Common | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Old World Tropics | |
Diagnostics:
Dactyloctenium aegyptium is a common grass found at lawns and scrublands. It has long creeping stem, with thin, wavy or "untidy" looking leaf blades. There are whit hairs prominent especially at the base of the leaves and the margins. Especially distinct is the finger-like infloresence have 3-5 (commonly 4) spikes.
Uncut lawn with the infloresence extending.
Stem.
infloresence.
Seeds
White tuft of hairs.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2024-08-11
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