Eragrostis leptostachya

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Paddock lovegrass
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Eragrostis
Species:
E. leptostachya
Binomial name
Eragrostis leptostachya
Synonyms

Poa leptostachya R.Br.

Eragrostis leptostachya is a species of grass known as the paddock lovegrass. Found in eastern Australia, it may be seen growing in eucalyptus woodland or pasture. The grass may grow up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. As Poa leptostachya, it was one of the many plants first published by Robert Brown with the type known as "(J.) v.v." Appearing in his Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae et Insulae Van Diemen in 1810.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Eragrostis leptostachya". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Eragrostis leptostachya". Flora of Victoria. Retrieved 14 November 2018.