Grass Genus

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Achnatherum

Description Achnatherum is a grass genus that is commonly found in North America. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is known for its tall and slender stems that can grow up to 6 feet in height. The leaves of Achnatherum are narrow and long, and the grass produces feathery inflorescences that can be either erect or drooping. Taxonomic Information…
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Urochloa

Description Urochloa is a genus of grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. This grass genus is commonly known as signal grass or brachiaria. Urochloa has around 100 species, with some being cultivated as forage or pasture grasses. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
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Helictochloa

Description Helictochloa is a genus of grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. This genus is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands. Helictochloa grasses have unique characteristics that distinguish them from other grass species. They have a cylindrical spikelet with a single floret that measures 3-5mm long. The spikelet is…
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