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What kind of grass is this? #866355

Asked April 29, 2024, 4:14 PM EDT

This is growing in my lawn. It's thicker than normal grass, almost like a weed of some kind. Any idea what kind of grass it is?

Isabella County Michigan

Expert Response

Good afternoon and thank you for reaching out. I will assign your question to lawn expert. In the meantime would it be possible for you to attach a photo of the entire lawn as well? I’m not sure if a single strand will be adequate to make that determination.
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I do not have a pic of the lawn, but I could get one. This weed/grass is growing throughout, but it’s pretty spotty.

 

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The Question Asker Replied April 30, 2024, 9:38 AM EDT
I'll need a fairly closeup photo of this grass in your lawn and a better one of grass stalk(s) please.  You can attach up to 3 images.
Does this grass have a different color?  Does it grow taller or faster than your lawn?  Is it the same color as your lawn?
Here are some links to grass(weed) identification websites that you could also check out:
Turfgrass Weed ID-PSU
Turfweeds - MSU
Weed Identification-Purdue
Grassy Weed ID-OSU
Pain In The grass: Tall fescue-MSU
What is that Grassy Weed in my Lawn-IAState
Dick M. Replied May 02, 2024, 9:09 PM EDT

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