Digitaria cognata
fall witchgrass, carolina crabgrass
Family
Poaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate, cauline
Leaf Margin
ciliate, crispate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear
Growth Form
graminoid
Flower Color
brown, green
Flower Petals
no petals
Flower Month
May - October
Height (meters)
0.2 - 0.8
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Animal Use
Attracts butterflies. Desirable forage for cattle.
Habitat
Loose sandy prairies, disturbed ground, roadsides, woods.