Dactylis glomerata

Characteristics
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchard grass
Pastures, hayfields, successional fields, roadsides, disturbed areas, openings in forests, edges of woodland roads and paths, and elsewhere. This taxon has become very common and widespread and is often associated with open habitats or areas with at least some disturbances.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Not Native Naturalized UPL, FACU+ (NWPL) FACU (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) SNA (State Rank) GNR (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Dactylis glomerata L. - orchard grass
Citation
Dactylis glomerata L.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 18 Jun 2002 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 17 Jul 2002 - 1
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