bahiagrass

Growth habit: Rhizomatous mat forming perennial. Forms densely packed purple rhizomes. Old leaf sheaths often present on rhizomes.; Stem: Erect and glabrous ; Leaf: Leaf width can vary with cultivar and environmental characteristics. Normally a thin leaf from 10 to 25cm long depending on mowing height. Leaf can have a few hairs along the leaf edge close to the collar, but mostly glabrous otherwise; Collar: Very short membranous ligule with a short fringe of hairs. White band present at the collar. ; Inflorescence: V-shaped seedhead with racemes similar to other Paspalum species.