Cynosurus
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Cynosurus
Cynosurus cristatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Subfamily: Pooideae Genus: Cynosurus L.
Species
8 - See text

Cynosurus is a genus of grasses. Plants in this genus are known generally as dogstail grass. They are native to the Mediterranean Basin, but some have been introduced elsewhere.

Selected species:

• Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail grass
• Cynosurus echinatus - bristly dogstail grass

External links

• Genus account

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