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Big quakinggrass

Briza maxima

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About

The Big quakinggrass (Briza maxima) is a species in the genus Briza. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Briza

Species

Briza maxima (Big quakinggrass)

Names in Other Languages

French brize grande

German Größtes Zittergras

Portuguese treme-treme-graúdo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Big quakinggrass?

The scientific name of Big quakinggrass is Briza maxima. It belongs to the genus Briza.

Where does Big quakinggrass live?

Big quakinggrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador.

What family does Big quakinggrass belong to?

Big quakinggrass (Briza maxima) belongs to the genus Briza, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Big quakinggrass belong to?

Big quakinggrass (Briza maxima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Big quakinggrass?

The closest relatives of Big quakinggrass in the genus Briza include Common Quaking Grass, Little quakinggrass.