Bahia grass is easily identified by its distinctive “Y-shaped” seed head. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and spreads by seeds and rhizomes (a horizontal, modified stem found at or just below ground level). Bahia grass growth is favored by drought, so it is an indicator plant for droughty soil conditions. The aggressive nature and drought tolerance of Bahia grass make it ideal for erosion control along roadsides and highway rights of way. However, its aggressive nature also makes it difficult to control as a weed in the landscape.