Crab Grass

Catalogue Type

Weed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Digitaria ciliaris (Retz.) Koel.

Family

Poaceae

Distinguishing Characters

tolerates defoliation; very responsive to nutrients;
C4 plant; useful forage

Photo of Weed

Description

Found in: upland Establishment method: DS Growth habit: creeping, tufted with prostrate to erect culms; up to 0.6 m
Moisture: dry to moist Competitiveness: moderate to high
Seed contaminant: yes Cultural control: flooding, early removal by hand
Reported resistance: ACCase inhibitors (BRA) Life cycle: annual Seed wt: 0.6
Method(s) of reproduction: seeds Dormancy: variable, up to 7 mo
Elevation: up to 2,000 m Light: sunny; shade-sensitive