Family: Poaceae
crested dog's-tail grass, dog's-tail
Etymology: Cynosurus: Greek for "dog's tail," referring to flower spike
Plants: perennial grass
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: perennial grass
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FAC USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos