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Dactylis glomerata
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Cocksfoot; orchard grass
Family: Poaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness: Weed
Growing Days: 80 to 180 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=88° (F)    Opt.Max=79° (F)
Opt.Min=54° (F)    Abs.Min=41° (F)
Precipitation: 26 to 60 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -27° (F)
Soil pH: 6 to 7.5
Soil Texture/Type: Medium; fine clays and clay loams
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Long day
Light Intensity: Bright to cloud
Comments:
Drought resistant and withstands high temps. Adapted to humid temperate climates.
Diseases:
Pythium, Sclerotinia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rust, Rhizoctonia, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew
Uses:
Poison - mammals, Environ. - ornamental, Animal Food - forage, Weed - possible seed contam., Animal Food - fodder
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Temperate-continental, temperate marine, steppe and semi-arid, subtropical-dry summer
Geographical Origin:
Northern Africa, Asia Temp, Indian Subcontinent, Europe

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