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)

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

Native/Non-native: Native

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

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

Closer view of the stem and "finegrs".

The leaves of Large Crab Grass are somewhat hairy.

Showing the base of the plant.

The "fingers" just opening.

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