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European Bur-grass

Tragus racemosus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (Kyrgyzstan), Europe (18 countries), and North America (Cuba, Jamaica, United States).

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (植物)

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)

Poales (イネ目)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Species

Tragus racemosus (European Bur-grass)

Names in Other Languages

German Klettengras

Similar Species in Tragus

Australian Bur-grass

Tragus australianus

Spiked bur grass

Tragus berteronianus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Bur-grass?

The scientific name of European Bur-grass is Tragus racemosus. It belongs to the genus Tragus.

Where does European Bur-grass live?

European Bur-grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (Kyrgyzstan), Europe (18 countries), and North America (Cuba, Jamaica, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Jamaica.

What family does European Bur-grass belong to?

European Bur-grass (Tragus racemosus) belongs to the genus Tragus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does European Bur-grass belong to?

European Bur-grass (Tragus racemosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of European Bur-grass?

The closest relatives of European Bur-grass in the genus Tragus include Australian Bur-grass, Spiked bur grass.

Native Range — 23 Countries

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Genus Tragus — 3 Species

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Australian Bur-grass

Tragus australianus

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European Bur-grass

Tragus racemosus

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Spiked bur grass

Tragus berteronianus

Data verified 3月 2026

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