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Switchgrass is a hardy, deep-rooted, perennial rhizomatous grass that begins growth in late spring. It can grow up to 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) high, but is typically shorter than big bluestem grass or indiangrass. The leaves are 30–90 cm (12–35 in) long, with a prominent midrib.
Variegated form, garden of Islington College, Nepal. Phalaris arundinacea, or reed canary grass, [1] is a tall, perennial bunchgrass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, northern Africa and North America. [2]
Panicum obtusum Kunth – vine mesquite grass (North America) (possible synonym of Hopia obtusa) Panicum pygmaeum R.Br. – Australian native dwarf panicum, rainforest panicum; Panicum repens L. – torpedo grass (widely introduced) Panicum rigidum Balf.f. (endemic to Socotra) Panicum simile Domin – two colour panic (Australia)
In north-eastern Queensland research has shown that cover of native grasses including Chrysopogon fallax declines as the introduced grass Bothriochloa pertusa increases in abundance. This likely due to a mixture of direct competition, selective grazing of more palatable natives (such as Chrysopogon fallax ) and a reduction in the number of seed ...
This species of grass has hard, sturdy, hollow stems that may reach 3 m (9.8 ft) in height. [4] They grow from a network of woody rhizomes and tough roots that form a sod. The roots penetrate over 3 m (9.8 ft) into the soil. [2] The leaves have sharp, serrated edges. [5] The panicle may be up to 50 cm (20 in) long and may have many branches.
Hyparrhenia rufa is a species of grass known by the common names jaraguá, [3] jaraguá grass, and giant thatching grass. [4] It is native to Africa and it is widespread in the world as a cultivated forage and fodder for livestock and a naturalized and sometimes invasive species .
This is a list of graminoids (grasses, sedges, and rushes) native or introduced to the U.S. state of Minnesota, organized alphabetically by scientific name (genus and species Contents A
Ribbonwood is a common name for several plants. They are like the lacebarks in having an inner layer of bark made up many lace-like layers, which can be torn into ribbon-like strips, and may refer to: Adenostoma sparsifolium, more commonly known as red shanks or ribbon bush, a large shrub native to upper chaparral in California and Baja California