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German velvetgrass

Scientific name: Holcus mollis (Family Poaceae)

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DESCRIPTION:

German velvetgrass, also called Yorkshire fog, is a perennial with vigorous, slender rhizomes. A short, membranous ligule is present and there are no auricles. Leaves are velvety and somewhat grayish. Purplish lines at the base of stems are common. Stems are mostly smooth but may have hairs on the nodes. German velvetgrass is visible as light-colored, velvety patches in turf and is very apparent when dew is on the grass.

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Text modified from Elmore, C.L., W.B. McHenry, and D.W. Cudney. 1989. Weed control in large turf areas. Chapter 3 in Turfgrass Pests. UC ANR Publication 4053.

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