Contains 11 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
The genus is in great need of additional taxonomic work. Characters which have often been relied upon, such as annual, perennial, stoloniferous, or rhizomatous habits, are remarkably nebulous and vary in their interpretation.
Classification
Citation
DIGITARIA Haller, Hist. Stirp. Helv. 2: 244. 1768, nom. cons. vs. Digitaria Heister ex Fabricius 1759.
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TYPE: Digitaria sanguinalis (Linnaeus) Scopoli, typ. cons. (Panicum sanguinale Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digitaria bicornis | Asian crabgrass | Not Native | ||
| Digitaria ciliaris | Southern Crab Grass | Native S5 (State Rank) | ||
| Digitaria filiformis var. filiformis | Slender Crabgrass | Native S4 (State Rank) | ||
| Digitaria horizontalis | Jamaican Crabgrass | Not Native | ||
| Digitaria ischaemum | Smooth Crab Grass | Not Native | ||
| Digitaria longiflora | Indian Crabgrass | Not Native | ||
| Digitaria sanguinalis | Northern Crab Grass | Not Native | ||
| Digitaria serotina | Dwarf Crab Grass | Native Rare-State S2 (State Rank) | ||
| Digitaria texana | Not Native | |||
| Digitaria villosa | Shaggy Crabgrass | Native S4 (State Rank) | ||
| Digitaria violascens | Violet Crabgrass | Not Native |
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||