DACTYLIS is a species of grass (Dactylis glomerata L.), characterized by erect clumps with rounded stems that are flattened and hairless at the base. The stems are bright green in color, while the leaves are flat, linear, soft, dark green, and slightly coated with a waxy film.
The inflorescences of this crop form a compact spikelet that remains greenish even after harvest. The seeds are oblong, almost triangular, bristle-tipped, and gray in color. The yield of dry matter is about 5.08 centners per hectare, which corresponds to the average standard for this species.
Dactylis exhibits weak resistance to helminthosporiosis, making it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions. Thanks to its characteristics and moderate yield, it can be used as a fodder crop in agroecosystems.
