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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Pooideae |
Genus: | Catapodium |
Species: | C. rigidum |
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Catapodium rigidum | |
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Catapodium rigidum, ferngrass, is a species of annual grass in the family Poaceae (true grasses), distributed around the Mediterranean and the Middle East. It has been widely introduced throughout drier parts of the world, including parts of North America, South America, South Africa, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.[1] Individuals can reach 20 cm (8 in).[2]
Subtaxa
The following subtaxa are accepted:[1]
- Catapodium rigidum subsp. hemipoa (Delile ex Spreng.) Kerguélen - more narrowly distributed from Macaronesia and the Mediterranean to Iran
- Catapodium rigidum var. majus (C.Presl) M.Laínz - Middle East
- Catapodium rigidum subsp. rigidum – entire range, including introductions
References
- 1 2 3 "Catapodium rigidum (L.) C.E.Hubb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ↑ "Catapodium rigidum (L.) C.E.Hubb. - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
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