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Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK |
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Oklahoma Alfalfa |
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Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK |
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Oklahoma Alfalfa |
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Bermudagrass |
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| COMMON NAME: | Bermudagrass |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME: | Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. |
| TYPE: | Perennial Warm-season Grass |
| DESCRIPTION | |
Germination: |
May to July. Vegetative growth from established stands result April to October. |
Reproduction: |
By seeds, rhizomes, and stolons. |
| Stem: | Arising from stolons and rhizomes, erect, rooting at nodes, stems often slightly flattened. |
| Leaves: | Sometimes hairy on the upperside, tuft or erect hairs on margin at collar. |
| Flowers/ Inflorescence: |
Seed head on erect stem, composed of 3-9 finger-like arranged spikes. |
| Fruit: | Seed unit is spikelet without glumes. |
FOUND: |
Bermudagrass is found in open places, pastures, and most cropped areas. It is not a serious problem in intensively managed stands, but it can be a problem as stands thin. |
CONTROL: |
Bermudagrass usually first occurs in spots, so spot treatment early with a herbicide such as POAST PLUS or SELECT is the best option for control. Re-treating is necessary to gain effective control. |
| In Alfalfa |  Plant |
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 Seed Head |
| Additional Bermudagrass Images | ||||
| Jim Stritzke Former Alfalfa Weed Control Specialist Department of Plant and Soil Sciences Oklahoma State University |
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