Bahiagrass
COMMON NAME: | Bahiagrass | |
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: | Paspalum notatum | |
FAMILY: | Poaceae | |
LIFECYCLE: | Prennial | |
FEATURES: | Growth habit: Rhizomatous mat forming perennial. Forms densely packed purple rhizomes. Old leaf sheaths often present on rhizomes.; Stem: Erect and glabrous ; Leaf: Leaf width can vary with cultivar and environmental characteristics. Normally a thin leaf from 10 to 25cm long depending on mowing height. Leaf can have a few hairs along the leaf edge close to the collar, but mostly glabrous otherwise; Collar: Very short membranous ligule with a short fringe of hairs. White band present at the collar. ; Inflorescence: V-shaped seedhead with racemes similar to other Paspalum species. |
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DESCRIPTION: | Rhizomatous perennial grass commonly used in low maintenance turfgrass areas and pastures due to drought tolerance. Common cultivars include: âPensacolaâ, âArgentineâ, âParaguayanâ, and âTifton-9â, as well as âcommonâ bahiagrass. |