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Tender lovegrass

Eragrostis scaligera

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States

Similar Species in Eragrostis

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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
Not Evaluated
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Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
Not Evaluated
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Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
Not Evaluated
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Carolina Lovegrass
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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Creeping Love Grass
Eragrostis hypnoides
Not Evaluated
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Darnel lovegrass
Eragrostis airoides
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tender lovegrass?
The scientific name of Tender lovegrass is Eragrostis scaligera. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.
Where does Tender lovegrass live?
Tender lovegrass is found in Distributed across Brazil and United States.. Countries include Brazil, United States.
What family does Tender lovegrass belong to?
Tender lovegrass (Eragrostis scaligera) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Tender lovegrass belong to?
Tender lovegrass (Eragrostis scaligera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Tender lovegrass?
The closest relatives of Tender lovegrass in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Eragrostis — 20 Species

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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
NE 🐾
Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
NE 🐾
Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
NE 🐾
Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
NE 🐾
Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
LC 🐾
Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
CR 🐾
Creeping Love Grass
Eragrostis hypnoides
NE 🐾
Darnel lovegrass
Eragrostis airoides
NE 🐾
Dominican Lovegrass
Eragrostis prolifera
LC 🐾
drooping love grass
Eragrostis leptocarpa
NE 🐾
Elastic grass
Eragrostis tenuifolia
NE 🐾
Fosberg's love grass
Eragrostis fosbergii
CR 🐾
Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
NE 🐾
Gophertail lovegrass
Eragrostis ciliaris
NE 🐾
Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
EN 🐾
Hairy Love Grass
Eragrostis pilosa
NE 🐾
hairy-sheath love grass
Eragrostis polytricha
NE 🐾
Japanese lovegrass
Eragrostis tenella
LC 🐾
Lesser Love-Grass
Eragrostis minor
NE 🐾
Long lovegrass
Eragrostis elongata
NE
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