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Poa ammophila

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Poa ammophila
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Poa
Species:
P. ammophila
Binomial name
Poa ammophila
A.E.Porsild

Poa ammophila, also known by the common name sand bluegrass, is a species of grass in the Pooideae subfamily and Poa genus. It is endemic to the delta region of the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories and Yukon territories of Canada. It occurs mainly above the tree line and can grow up to about 1 foot tall, blooming in July and August.[1] It is currently classified as vulnerable.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Poa ammophila".
  2. ^ "Ours to Save" (PDF).