Crab Finger Grass
Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop.
Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop. is a grass species in the Poaceae family, commonly known as Crab Finger Grass. It is a widespread weed found in regions such as Alberta, British Columbia, and other parts of Canada, as well as in Açores, Madeira, and various Atlantic islands. The species was published in 1771 and is recognized for its use as animal fodder and for its edible seeds, which have been used as a grain in Germany and Poland, where it is sometimes cultivated under the name Polish millet.
Description
Digitaria sanguinalis is a member of the Poaceae family and is known by several common names, including hairy crabgrass, large crabgrass, and purple crabgrass. It is a globally distributed weed and is often found in disturbed habitats. The plant is valued for its use as fodder and for its edible seeds, which have been historically consumed as a grain in parts of Europe. Its adaptability and widespread occurrence make it a notable species within the genus Digitaria.
Other common names
Crab Finger GrassCrab-Grass, Hairy Finger-GrassCrabgrassHairy CrabgrassHairy Finger GrassHairy Finger-GrassHairy Summer GrassLarge CrabgrassNorthern CrabgrassPurple CrabgrassSummer Grass
Distribution
Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · BR · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Madeira Island · FI · NO · TR · TW · MM · ZA · CL · Juan Fernandez Islands · EG
Synonyms
Cynodon praecoxDactilon sanguinaleDigitaria aegyptiacaDigitaria aegyptiaca subsp. caucasicaDigitaria australisDigitaria caucasicaDigitaria ciliaris f. intercedensDigitaria eriogonaDigitaria gracilisDigitaria intermediaDigitaria nealleyiDigitaria nervosaDigitaria paniceaDigitaria pectiniformisDigitaria pilosaDigitaria plebeiaDigitaria praecoxDigitaria sabulosaDigitaria sanguinalis f. chloranthaDigitaria sanguinalis f. compositaDigitaria sanguinalis f. illinoensisDigitaria sanguinalis f. intercedensDigitaria sanguinalis subsp. aegyptiacaDigitaria sanguinalis subsp. pakistanicaDigitaria sanguinalis subsp. pectiniformisDigitaria sanguinalis subsp. sabulosaDigitaria sanguinalis subsp. vulgarisDigitaria sanguinalis var. aegyptiacaDigitaria sanguinalis var. rottlerianaDigitaria sanguinalis var. stewartii