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Mediterranean lovegrass

Eragrostis barrelieri

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, Namibia, South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Eragrostis

Species

Eragrostis barrelieri (Mediterranean lovegrass)

Names in Other Languages

French Éragrostide de Barrelier

Similar Species in Eragrostis

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African lovegrass

Eragrostis echinochloidea

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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 Mediterranean lovegrass?

The scientific name of Mediterranean lovegrass is Eragrostis barrelieri. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.

Where does Mediterranean lovegrass live?

Mediterranean lovegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, Namibia, South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Eswatini, France, Israel, Mexico.

What family does Mediterranean lovegrass belong to?

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

What kingdom does Mediterranean lovegrass belong to?

Mediterranean lovegrass (Eragrostis barrelieri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Mediterranean lovegrass?

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