Knotgrass, water finger-grass, couch paspalum


Scientific Name

Paspalum distichum L.


Other Names

Janai ghans


Life Form

Herb


Family

Poaceae



Usages

Not documented


Native to

Tropical & Subtropical America


Habitat

Dry tropical Biome.


Conservation Status

Least Concern



Plant Description

Perennial herb grass.

Slender, often rooting at nodes.

Linear, with a distinct midrib.

Small, arranged in two rows on flattened spikelets.

Small, dry grains (caryopses).


Phenology

Flowering: June-September.