southern crabgrass
A common annual grass weed, Digitaria ciliaris, found in lawns and fields.
Southern crabgrass has started growing in the garden.
Southern crabgrass is a weed commonly seen in summer.
Usually written in katakana as a plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; rarely used.
Alternate kanji spelling; rarely used.
The name likely derives from 雌 (me, 'female') + 日芝 (hishiba, a type of grass), but the exact origin is uncertain.