Eragrostis secundiflora
In New Mexico
The redness is typical, but is not a reliable indicator
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Eragrostis
Species:
E. secundiflora
Binomial name
Eragrostis secundiflora
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Eragrostis beyrichii J.G.Sm.
    • Eragrostis compacta Steud.
    • Eragrostis interrupta Trel., Branner & Coville
    • Eragrostis oxylepis (Torr.) Torr.
    • Eragrostis oxylepis var. beyrichii (J.G.Sm.) Shinners
    • Eragrostis secundiflora var. capitata (E.Fourn.) Beetle
    • Eragrostis secundiflora subsp. oxylepis (Torr.) S.D.Koch
    • Eragrostis squarrosa E.Fourn.
    • Eragrostis vahlii var. sejuncta Döll
    • Eragrostis vahlii var. subfasciculata Döll
    • Eragrostis verae-crucis Rupr. ex Galeotti
    • Eragrostis yucatana L.H.Harv.
    • Megastachya oxylepis (Torr.) E.Fourn.
    • Megastachya oxylepis var. capitata E.Fourn.
    • Poa compacta Salzm. ex Steud.
    • Poa interrupta Nutt.
    • Poa oxylepis Torr.
    • Poa secundiflora (J.Presl) Kunth

Eragrostis secundiflora (syn. Eragrostis oxylepis), red lovegrass, is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae, native to the central and southern United States, Mexico, and northern South America.[1][2] A perennial reaching at most 70 cm (28 in), it is found in prairies and open woodlands, typically in sandy soils. Its seeds are considerably larger than other species of Eragrostis.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Eragrostis secundiflora J.Presl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Eragrostis secundiflora J. Presl Red Lovegrass, Red Love Grass". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Red Lovegrass". Plants of Texas Rangelands. Texas A&M University. 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.


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