Asian crabgrass

Asian crabgrass (Digitaria bicornis)

Asian crabgrass, also known as Tropical crabgrass

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Key Facts About Asian crabgrass

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Attributes of Asian crabgrass

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
5 cm to 15 cm
Spread
8 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
0.2 to 0.5 cm
Flower Color
White Green

Scientific Classification of Asian crabgrass

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Crabgrasses
Species
Asian crabgrass