Dallisgrass

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• Scientific Name: Paspalum dilatatum Poir.

Despite its course leaf texture, Dallisgrass can survive low mowing heights

Dallisgrass seedhead (just emerging in this photo) has alternately arranged spikes

Dallisgrass seedhead is similar to other grasses with spike type inflorescences (like bermudagrass). However, it has larger, dorsally compressed florets

Dallisgrass leaf has a prominent midrib

Dallisgrass in fairway height bentgrass

• Common Names: Dallisgrass, Bastard millet grass, Caterpillar grass, Common paspalum, Golden crown grass, Grama compri, Hairy flowered paspalum, Large watergrass, Large waterseed paspalum, Leichhardt grass, Paspalum, Pasto miel, Watergrass, Water paspalum, Yerba dalis

• Climatic Zone: Temperate, Subtropical

• Geographic Distribution: Europe, North America, South America

• Life Cycle: annual to perennial depending on location

• Photosynthetic Apparatus: C4

• Major Identifying Characteristic: Membranous ligule with hairs near leaf/sheath interface. Course texture