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Cynodon dactylon var. aridus Synonyms: Common Name(s): Giant bermuda grass; bermuda grass Family: Poaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Close relative of noxious weed:AZ, UT Growing Days: 150 to 180 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=104° (F) | Opt.Max=95° (F) | Opt.Min=73° (F) | Abs.Min=59° (F) | Precipitation: 26 to 71 (in.) Winter Minimum: -8° (F) Soil pH: 5 to 8 Soil Texture/Type: All fertile soils Soil Drainage: Moderately Well Photoperiod Response: Long day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright Comments: Withstand long periods of drought. Unproductive in poor, dry soils. Prefers humid areas. Diseases: Pythium, Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rust, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew Uses: Environ. - erosion control, Environ. - ornamental, Animal Food - forage, Animal Food - fodder Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Subtropical, temperate, tropical-rainy Geographical Origin: Eastern Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Tropical Africa, Western Asia, Indian Subcontinent
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