Taxonomy
Cynosurus cristatus | Crested Dog's-tail | Coinfhéar
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Habitat
Grasslands with wide range of soils and conditions. Particularly found in old grasslands
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Forage crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
Traditional sheep pastures were made up of this grass along with Fescues. It is drought resistant and grows well in compact ground and has a high nutritional value, especially in better soil.