Poa compressa
Poa compressa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
(unranked): | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: | Poa |
Species: | P. compressa |
Binomial name | |
Poa compressa L. | |
Poa compressa (Canada bluegrass or flattened meadowgrass) is a perennial flattened meadow grass, similar to Common Meadow-grass, Poa pratensis. It is native to Europe but it can be found nearly worldwide as an introduced species. It grows in old wall tops, pavement cracks, dry stony grassland, and many types of wild habitat. It has a flattened stem, 23–30 cm tall, a close one sided panicle of grey green, with purple florets.
The ligule is rounded.
References
- The Observers Book of Grasses, Sedges and Rushes. Frances Rose. pages 42–43
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- US Forest Service Fire Ecology
- Illinois Wildflowers
- Photo gallery