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Lesser Love-Grass

Eragrostis minor

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Mauritius, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (21 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil).

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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 minor (Lesser Love-Grass)

Names in Other Languages

French eragrostis faux-pâturin

German Kleines Liebesgras

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 Lesser Love-Grass?

The scientific name of Lesser Love-Grass is Eragrostis minor. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.

Where does Lesser Love-Grass live?

Lesser Love-Grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Mauritius, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (21 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.

What family does Lesser Love-Grass belong to?

Lesser Love-Grass (Eragrostis minor) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Lesser Love-Grass belong to?

Lesser Love-Grass (Eragrostis minor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Love-Grass?

The closest relatives of Lesser Love-Grass in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.