Cynodon dactylon

The blades are grey-green in color and short. The stems are slightly flattened, often white or green, and occasionally tinged purple in color. The seed heads are produced in a cluster of two to six spikes together at the top of the stem. has a deep root system. When grown in penetrable soil under drought conditions, its roots can grow to over 6 feet (2 m) deep, though most of the root mass is less than 60 centimetres (24 in) under the surface. The grass creeps along the ground with its stolons and roots wherever a node touches the ground, forming a dense mat. Flowering occurs in late summer; flowers occur on 1-3 in. (3-7 cm) spikes. Bermudagrass is native to eastern Africa and prefers moist and warm climates with high light. It was introduced into North America in the mid-1800s as a pasture grass. Bermudagrass is widely used as a turf grass.