Biology:Aira caryophyllea
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Short description: Species of grass
Aira caryophyllea | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Pooideae |
Genus: | Aira |
Species: | A. caryophyllea
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Binomial name | |
Aira caryophyllea |
Aira caryophyllea is a species of grass known by the common name silver hairgrass. It's a species of bunchgrass that is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. It has been introduced to other continents, including North America, where it is naturalized and common.
Aira caryophyllea is a light green grass with a silvery sheen on its spikelets before it dries and becomes straw-colored to white. The spikelets are borne on a spreading panicle inflorescence.
References
- Plants of the World Online
- USDA Plants Profile
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- Species account
- Photo gallery
Wikidata ☰ Q159058 entry
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