4,105 observationsLeast Concern
water beard grass
Polypogon viridis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Poaceae ›Genus: Polypogon
About
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. They are native to southern Europe, Macaronesia, North and East Africa, and Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of water beard grass is Polypogon viridis.
- The water beard grass has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- water beard grass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- water beard grass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- water beard grass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- water beard grass belongs to the order Poales.
- water beard grass belongs to the family Poaceae.
- water beard grass belongs to the genus Polypogon.