Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda Grass)

Common non-native, perennial grass found in many locations, particularly at disturbed sites. Flowers are grass like on a distinctive inflorescence reminiscent of helicopter blades. Blooms in spring.

Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda Grass) NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer.

Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda Grass) NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer.

Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda Grass) NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer.

Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda Grass) NON-NATIVE. Pictured in winter.