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Argentine needlegrass

Nassella tenuissima

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About

The Argentine needlegrass, Nassella tenuissima, is a species. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Liliopsida (백합강)
Order
Poales (벼목)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Nassella
Species
Nassella tenuissima (Argentine needlegrass)

Names in Other Languages

German Mexikanisches Federgras, Engelshaar

Similar Species in Nassella

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Serrated tussock grass
Nassella trichotoma
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Uruguayan needlegrass
Nassella neesiana
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spear grass
Nassella hyalina
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feather bunchgrass
Nassella viridula
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Argentine needlegrass?
The scientific name of Argentine needlegrass is Nassella tenuissima. It belongs to the genus Nassella.
Where does Argentine needlegrass live?
Argentine needlegrass is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Colombia, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Argentine needlegrass belong to?
Argentine needlegrass (Nassella tenuissima) belongs to the genus Nassella, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Argentine needlegrass belong to?
Argentine needlegrass (Nassella tenuissima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Argentine needlegrass?
The closest relatives of Argentine needlegrass in the genus Nassella include Serrated tussock grass, Uruguayan needlegrass, spear grass, feather bunchgrass.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Nassella — 5 Species

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Argentine needlegrass
Nassella tenuissima
NE
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Serrated tussock grass
Nassella trichotoma
NE 🐾
Uruguayan needlegrass
Nassella neesiana
NE 🐾
spear grass
Nassella hyalina
NE 🐾
feather bunchgrass
Nassella viridula
NE
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