Durban Crowfoot
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Durban Crowfoot
Dactyloctenium aegyptium
Durban Crowfoot is a grassy plant that grows close to the ground. It has long, thin leaves and can be found in many sunny places, making it a great spot for little critters to hide!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Durban Crowfoot is a sprawling green grass with distinctive seed heads resembling a bird's foot. Each head has 3-7 short, thick spikes radiating outwards, often tinged purplish-brown. Its slender leaves are flat and smooth, forming dense mats on the ground.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusDactyloctenium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Durban Crowfoot can sprout and grow in less than a week after a good rain!
Farmers in some dry regions actually value it as emergency animal fodder.
Its tiny seeds were once ground into flour to make bread in times of scarcity!
This grass is often called 'Crowfoot Grass' because its seed heads look like a bird's foot.
Special abilities
Ability
Thirsty Survivor
Durban Crowfoot has strong roots and a waxy coating that helps it survive even when there's not much water.
Ability
Fast Carpet
Durban Crowfoot can grow very quickly, forming a thick green mat that helps it outcompete other plants for sunlight.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Spread
- 20-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.1-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
Fall Armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperda
larvae feed on its leaves
eaten by
Cattle
Bos taurus
grazing animals consume its foliage
eats
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
birds feed on its abundant seeds
Traits
Grass-Like
Grass-like plants are herbaceous plants that visually resemble true grasses, typically having long, narrow leaves.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Durban Crowfoot?
10-60 cm
How wide does Durban Crowfoot spread?
20-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Durban Crowfoot?
0.1-0.5 cm
When does Durban Crowfoot bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is Durban Crowfoot edible?
Yes
Is Durban Crowfoot toxic?
None
What is Durban Crowfoot's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Durban Crowfoot pollinated?
Wind
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