Scientific Name

Cynodon dactylon

Family

Poaceae

Description

It has the growth habit of running rhizomes that root at the nodes.

The leaf blades are flat, with the leaf sheath half as long as the internodes.

Growing upright in line with the stem, the leaf blades reach a length of around 7cm.

The plant’s flowers have two to seven spikes, each between 2-6 cm long and linear. They are green to purple and mostly flower between May and October.

The fruit is approximately 2.5 mm long.

Greencouch is often confused with saltcouch. Greencouch is generally a lower-growing grass than saltcouch, and less salt tolerant. Greencouch is a softer grass to touch, and has more hairs along the stem than saltcouch.

Distribution

The plant is found along the entire Queensland coast.

Flowering Period

Distribution

Features