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Golden Oat Grass

Trisetum flavescens

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Trisetum

Species

Trisetum flavescens (Golden Oat Grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish avena amarilla

French avoine dorée

German Wiesen-Goldhafer

Portuguese aveia-amarela

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Oat Grass?

The scientific name of Golden Oat Grass is Trisetum flavescens. It belongs to the genus Trisetum.

What is the conservation status of Golden Oat Grass?

Golden Oat Grass (Trisetum flavescens) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Golden Oat Grass live?

Golden Oat Grass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Russia.

What family does Golden Oat Grass belong to?

Golden Oat Grass (Trisetum flavescens) belongs to the genus Trisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Golden Oat Grass belong to?

Golden Oat Grass (Trisetum flavescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).