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Cock's-foot Grass - Dactylis glomerata

Favourite Photos

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Cock's-foot Grass Cock's-foot Grass - Dactylis glomerata dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 20 Dec 2024, 6:18 p.m. 16 May 2023, 10:18 a.m.
Cock's-foot Grass Cock's-foot Grass - Dactylis glomerata dylan Meadow 1 14 Jan 2021, 1:20 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 4:14 p.m.
Cock's-foot Grass Cock's-foot Grass - Dactylis glomerata dylan Meadow 1 14 Jan 2021, 1:20 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 4:14 p.m.
Cock's-foot Grass Cock's-foot Grass - Dactylis glomerata dylan Meadow 1 14 Jan 2021, 1:20 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 4:14 p.m.
Cock's-foot Grass Cock's-foot Grass - Dactylis glomerata dylan Meadow 1 14 Jan 2021, 1:20 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 4:15 p.m.
Cock's-foot Grass Cock's-foot Grass - Dactylis glomerata dylan Horfield Common 8 Feb 2021, 2:23 p.m. 25 Nov 2020, 12:30 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread. Habitats include: Meadows, Roadside verges, Pastures, Waste ground, Woodland clearings, Coastal areas, Field margins. Deeper root system then most grasses so is more drought tolerant. Other names include: Orchard grass, Cat grass. Perennial.