Cynodon dactylon Bermuda-grass

An uncommon mat-forming perennial grass that grows in dry sandy palces that are relatively frost-free. It is a C4 species native of many warm, sub-tropical areas of the world, first found wild in Britain in 1688. The fan-like inflorescence of 4 or 5 unbranched, one-sided spikes and the mat-forming clonal growth habit make this species easy to identify. Once established, colonies will persist for many years and one such occurs in the sandy verge grassland along the Swansea Bay coastal path near Blackpill, where it was discovered by Quentin Kay. More recently, several colonies have been found along the south Gower coast where it may be reponding to favourable climatic warming conditions. At present, it is not known elsewhere in West Glamorgan.

Neophyte