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Threespike goosegrass

Eleusine tristachya

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Georgia), Europe (16 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Eleusine

Species

Eleusine tristachya (Threespike goosegrass)

Names in Other Languages

French Éleusine à deux épis

German Dreiähriger Korakan

Similar Species in Eleusine

Fat-spiked Yard-grass

Wild African Finger Millet

Eleusine africana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Threespike goosegrass?

The scientific name of Threespike goosegrass is Eleusine tristachya. It belongs to the genus Eleusine.

Where does Threespike goosegrass live?

Threespike goosegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Georgia), Europe (16 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does Threespike goosegrass belong to?

Threespike goosegrass (Eleusine tristachya) belongs to the genus Eleusine, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Threespike goosegrass belong to?

Threespike goosegrass (Eleusine tristachya) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Threespike goosegrass?

The closest relatives of Threespike goosegrass in the genus Eleusine include Crabgrass, Fat-spiked Yard-grass, Finger millet, Manyatta grass, Wild African Finger Millet.