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Achnatherum splendens (Trin.) Nevski

Poaceae

Taxonomy

Classification

Group: Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes)
Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
Genus: Achnatherum (Needlegrass)

Synonyms

Achnatherum splendens
Lasiagrostis splendens
Stipa splendens

Related species

Achnatherum splendens (Trin.) Nevski
Achnatherum calamagrostis (L.) P. Beauv. - Spear Grass

Traits


    30–200 cm tall. inflorescence: panicle-like. spikelets: 1‑flowered, 5–6 mm long. glumes: lineal-lanceolate, as long as the spikelets, acute. lemmas: 3–5 mm long, hirsute on the whole dorsal surface, hairs 1–2 mm long, awned. awn: up to 1.2 cm long, geniculate. callus...

    You find the complete description in our identification books.

Distribution

Distribution in Europe


Achnatherum splendens

Legend

The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.

Ecology

Achnatherum splendens

Achnatherum splendens

Status

  • neophyte being in naturalization

Habitat

  • screes, rocky habitats

  • in dry habitats

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