Genus Dactylis (Noun)
Meaning
A monocotyledonous grass of the family Gramineae (has only one species).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dactylis is a genus of grasses commonly known as cock's-foot or orchard grass, native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- The genus Dactylis was first described by Carl Linnaeus, in the 18th century, although it has undergone various classifications since then.
- The only species of this genus, Dactylis glomerata, is widely cultivated in temperate regions.
- Cocksfoot, Dactylis glomerata, is a cool-season grass that has been an important crop in Europe for many centuries.
- Further research is being conducted on the potential uses of the genus Dactylis as a source of biofuel.