Cynosurus
Cynosurus is a genus of Eurasian and North African plants in the grass family. Plants in this genus are known generally as dogstail grass. They are native to the Europe, the Azores, Algeria, Tunisia, Turkey, the Caucasus, and Iran, but some have been introduced into Australia as well as North and South America.
Species
Three species are currently accepted.- Cynosurus cristatus L. - Europe, Azores, Caucasus, Iran, Turkey
- Cynosurus peltieri Maire - Algeria, Tunisia
- Cynosurus polybracteatus Poir. - Algeria, Tunisia