Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon) also known as: Wire Grass, Bahama Grass, Devil's Grass, Couch Grass, Indian Doab, Grama, Scutch Grass, etc. Division - Magnoliaphyta Class - Liliopsida Subclass - Commelinidae Order - Cyperales Family - Poaceae Genus - Cynodon This is a turf grass, used sometimes for golf courses. When mowed, it can become a thick turf and strangle out competition. It sends out long runners, rooting every six inches or so, where grass blades shoot up. These runners entwine and tangle into a massive web. Weeds Taxonomic List List by Scientific Name List by Common Name