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Violet crabgrass

Digitaria violascens

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (7 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Digitaria

Species

Digitaria violascens (Violet crabgrass)

Names in Other Languages

German Violette Fingerhirse

Portuguese capim-colchão-fino

Similar Species in Digitaria

Argentinian crabgrass

Digitaria aequiglumis

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Arizona cottontop

Digitaria californica

Digitaria sanguinalis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violet crabgrass?

The scientific name of Violet crabgrass is Digitaria violascens. It belongs to the genus Digitaria.

Where does Violet crabgrass live?

Violet crabgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Georgia.

What family does Violet crabgrass belong to?

Violet crabgrass (Digitaria violascens) belongs to the genus Digitaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Violet crabgrass belong to?

Violet crabgrass (Digitaria violascens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Violet crabgrass?

The closest relatives of Violet crabgrass in the genus Digitaria include African couchgrass, Argentinian crabgrass, Arizona cottontop, Asian crabgrass, blackseed crabgrass.