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hairy-sheath love grass

Eragrostis polytricha

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)
Order
Poales (злакоцветные)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Eragrostis
Species
Eragrostis polytricha (hairy-sheath love grass)

Similar Species in Eragrostis

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Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
Not Evaluated
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Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
Not Evaluated
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Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
Not Evaluated
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Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
Least Concern
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Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
Endangered
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Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
Critically Endangered
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Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
Not Evaluated
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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hairy-sheath love grass?
The scientific name of hairy-sheath love grass is Eragrostis polytricha. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.
Where does hairy-sheath love grass live?
hairy-sheath love grass is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.
What family does hairy-sheath love grass belong to?
hairy-sheath love grass (Eragrostis polytricha) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does hairy-sheath love grass belong to?
hairy-sheath love grass (Eragrostis polytricha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of hairy-sheath love grass?
The closest relatives of hairy-sheath love grass in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Eragrostis — 20 Species

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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
NE 🐾
Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
NE 🐾
Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
NE 🐾
Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
NE 🐾
Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
LC 🐾
Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
EN 🐾
Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
CR 🐾
Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
NE 🐾
Gophertail lovegrass
Eragrostis ciliaris
NE 🐾
Hairy Love Grass
Eragrostis pilosa
NE 🐾
Silveus' Lovegrass
Eragrostis silveana
LC 🐾
Lesser Love-Grass
Eragrostis minor
NE 🐾
Mediterranean lovegrass
Eragrostis barrelieri
NE 🐾
Mexican love grass
Eragrostis mexicana
NE 🐾
Japanese lovegrass
Eragrostis tenella
LC 🐾
Elastic grass
Eragrostis tenuifolia
NE 🐾
Slimflower lovegrass
Eragrostis gangetica
LC 🐾
Darnel lovegrass
Eragrostis airoides
NE 🐾
drooping love grass
Eragrostis leptocarpa
NE
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hairy-sheath love grass
Eragrostis polytricha
NE
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