Biology:Pappophorum vaginatum
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Short description: Species of grass
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Pappophorum |
| Species: | P. vaginatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Pappophorum vaginatum Buckley
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Pappophorum vaginatum is a species of grass known by the common name whiplash pappusgrass. It is native to the Americas, where it occurs in Arizona, Texas , northern Mexico, and part of South America extending from Uruguay to Argentina.[1]
This perennial grass grows up to a meter tall. The leaves are up to 20 or 30 centimeters.[1] They curl when dry. The narrowed panicle is whitish or tawny in color, sometimes tinged with purple.[2]
This grass grows in valleys, on plains, and on roadsides. It may grow alongside pink pappusgrass.[1] It is also associated with Arizona cottontop, alkali sacaton, and vine mesquite. It is sometimes used for revegetation efforts and roadside seeding.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pappophorum vaginatum. Grass Manual Treatment.
- ↑ Pappophorum vaginatum. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
- ↑ Pappophorum vaginatum. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q7133107 entry
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