Dactylis glomerata L.
Cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) is a long-lived, perennial grass that is native to Eurasia and North Africa. It was introduced to New Zealand as a pasture grass and was first recorded in the wild (naturalised) in 1867. The plant forms dense tussocks and grows up to about 1.5 metres tall. It has grey-green leaves with a distinctive flattened leaf sheath and flowers from November to February, producing dense, branched seed heads, which develop into numerous seeds. It tolerates drought, frost, grazing and a wide range of soil types. It reproduces by seed. Seeds are dispersed by wind, animals and human activities.
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