Large Crab Grass
Digitaria sanguinalis

Other common names: Finger Grass, Hairy Crab Grass

Other scientific names: Panicum sanguinale, Paspalum sanguinale, Syntherisma sanguinale

French names: Digitaire sanguine

Family: Grass Family (Poaceae)

Group: Grasses

Distinctive features: "Fingers". Hairy leaves and base of stem.

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Native/Non-native: Native

For more information visit: Ontario Grasses

Photographs: 14 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Large Crab Grass (Digitaria sanguinalis)

Large Crab Grass is sometimes referred to as "Finger Grass". This shows why.

Large Crab Grass (Digitaria sanguinalis)

Large Crab Grass (Digitaria sanguinalis)

Closer view of the stem and "finegrs".

Large Crab Grass (Digitaria sanguinalis)

The leaves of Large Crab Grass are somewhat hairy.

Large Crab Grass (Digitaria sanguinalis)

Showing the base of the plant.

Large Crab Grass (Digitaria sanguinalis)

The "fingers" just opening.

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