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Gophertail lovegrass

Eragrostis ciliaris

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Eragrostis

Species

Eragrostis ciliaris (Gophertail lovegrass)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-de-canário

Similar Species in Eragrostis

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African lovegrass

Eragrostis echinochloidea

Not Evaluated

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Australian lovegrass

Eragrostis leptostachya

Eragrostis pectinacea

Not Evaluated

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Chinese lovegrass

Eragrostis unioloides

Least Concern

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Cliff Hair Grass

Eragrostis episcopulus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gophertail lovegrass?

The scientific name of Gophertail lovegrass is Eragrostis ciliaris. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.

Where does Gophertail lovegrass live?

Gophertail lovegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Guinea, Guyana, Japan.

What family does Gophertail lovegrass belong to?

Gophertail lovegrass (Eragrostis ciliaris) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Gophertail lovegrass belong to?

Gophertail lovegrass (Eragrostis ciliaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Gophertail lovegrass?

The closest relatives of Gophertail lovegrass in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.