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Polypogon viridis

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Polypogon viridis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Polypogon
Species:
P. viridis
Binomial name
Polypogon viridis
(Gouan) Breistr.
Synonyms

Polypogon semiverticillatus

Polypogon viridis, the beardless rabbitsfoot grass, is a species of perennial grass in the family Poaceae (true grasses). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.43 m.[1][2] They are native to southern Europe, Macaronesia, North and East Africa, and Asia.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistr. - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  2. ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Polypogon viridis (Water Bent Grass) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". www.maltawildplants.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  3. ^ "Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistr. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 1 September 2023.