Polypogon viridis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Pooideae |
Genus: | Polypogon |
Species: | P. viridis |
Binomial name | |
Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistr. | |
Synonyms | |
Polypogon semiverticillatus |
Polypogon viridis, the beardless rabbitsfoot grass, is a species of perennial grass in the family Poaceae (true grasses). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.43 m. [1] [2] They are native to southern Europe, Macaronesia, North and East Africa, and Asia. [3]
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