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Bulbous Oatgrass

Arrhenatherum elatius

Least Concern

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The Bulbous Oatgrass (Arrhenatherum elatius) is a species in the genus Arrhenatherum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish avena-alta
French fromentin
German Glatthafer
Portuguese aveia-grande

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bulbous Oatgrass?
The scientific name of Bulbous Oatgrass is Arrhenatherum elatius. It belongs to the genus Arrhenatherum.
What is the conservation status of Bulbous Oatgrass?
Bulbous Oatgrass (Arrhenatherum elatius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Bulbous Oatgrass live?
Bulbous Oatgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador.
What family does Bulbous Oatgrass belong to?
Bulbous Oatgrass (Arrhenatherum elatius) belongs to the genus Arrhenatherum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Bulbous Oatgrass endangered?
No, Bulbous Oatgrass (Arrhenatherum elatius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Bulbous Oatgrass belong to?
Bulbous Oatgrass (Arrhenatherum elatius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

Native Range — 24 Countries

Genus Arrhenatherum — 1 Species

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Bulbous Oatgrass
Arrhenatherum elatius
LC

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