Cynodon dactylon
Cynodon dactylon, also known as
dūrvā grass,
Dhoob, Bermuda grass, bermudagrass,
dubo, dog's tooth grass, Bahama grass, devil's grass, couch grass, Indian
doab,
arugampul,
grama, and scutch grass, is a grass that originated in the Middle East. Although it is not native to Bermuda, it is an abundant invasive species there. It is presumed to have arrived in North America from Bermuda, resulting in its common name. The blades are a grey-green colour and are short, usually 2–15 cm long with rough edges. The erect stems can grow 1–30 cm tall. The stems are slightly flattened, often tinged purple in colour. The seed heads are produced in a cluster of two to six spikes together at the top of the stem, each spike 2–5 cm long. It has a deep root system; in drought situations with penetrable soil, the root system can grow to over 2 m deep, though most of the root mass is less than 60 cm under the surface. The grass creeps along the ground and roots wherever a node touches the ground, forming a dense mat.
C. dactylon reproduces through seeds, runners, and rhizomes.