Synonyms (former Scientific Names): Syntherisma sanguinalis . (1771) Preferred Common Name. English: crabgrass Growing season: Kharif. Cynodon dactylon, known as Bermuda grass, Dhoob, dūrvā grass, ethana grass, dubo, dog's tooth grass, Bahama grass, devil's grass, couch grass, Indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass, is a grass that is native to most of the eastern hemisphere. Habit. Associated crops: Aus rice, maize, tea and cotton etc. Cannot persist in water logged area. The name crabgrass comes from the development of its roots – growing low in the ground and stems sprouting right from the center of the clump. Panicum sanguinale . Scientific Name. Crabgrass have membranous ligules that are truncated and have a jagged appearance. Panicum sanguinale L. (1753) Paspalum sanguinale (L.) Lam. Scientific Name: Digitaria (Genus) Common Names: Finger Grass, Fonio, Large Crabgrass, Smooth Crabgrass, Hair Crabgrass Family: Poaceae Brief Description: Long, thick, and tall, crabgrass is in the grass family, but grows in a thicker and less attractive pattern outward from a central point. Poaceae. Family Poaceae Scientific Name Digitaria sanguinalis ← → Other Common Names: large crabgrass. Although it is not native to Bermuda, it is an abundant invasive species there. Crabgrass Identification. English name : Large crabgrass Scientific name : Digitaria sanguinalis Family : Poaceae Habit: Annual grass, herb. crabgrass General Information; Symbol: DISE16 Group: Monocot ... Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report. Large crabgrass germinates in the spring and competes with turf during the summer months. Preferred Scientific Name. Origin. Nevertheless, its scientific name is Digitaria sanguinalis It has an annual life cycle and traces its origin to Europe.. Hairy crabgrass thrives well in rich clay or sandy soil. summer grass, crab grass. Leaves are flat, measuring 0.75-6 inches long and up to 0.5 inches wide, with a prominent mid-rib and pubescent on both sides. Habitat: Dry to moist soils. Temperate regions. Common Names. Short seed dormancy. This is an annual grass (living for 1 season only) with long (up to 1m) sprawling stems. Crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) is an annual in the grass family (Poaceae). This weed comes with a variety of names. smooth crabgrass tropical crabgrass This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Name Crab Grass; Scientific Name: Digitaria sanguinalis: Native: Europe or Eurasia and is distributed worldwide: Common Names: crabgrass. Propagating organ: Only by seeds; prolific seed producer. Digitaria sanguinalis Linnaeus (Scop.) large crabgrass; Other Scientific Names. Family. Some call it the large crabgrass yet others have also named it the common crabgrass. (1771) International Common Names. purple crabgrass. These resemble the image of a crab’s legs. Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop. The scientific name of crabgrass is Digitaria sanguinalis. tropical crabgrass General Information; Symbol: DIAR3 Group: Monocot ... Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report. Distinguishing Characteristics. Digitaria sanguinalis is a species of grass known by several common names, including hairy crabgrass, hairy finger-grass, large crabgrass, crab finger grass, purple crabgrass.