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Argentine fingergrass

Eustachys retusa

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About

The Argentine fingergrass, Eustachys retusa, is a species. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Eustachys
Species
Eustachys retusa (Argentine fingergrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pata-de-gallo
German argentinisches Fingergras
Portuguese capim-coquerinho

Similar Species in Eustachys

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Pinewoods fingergrass
Eustachys petraea
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Weeping fingergrass
Eustachys distichophylla
Not Evaluated
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Caribbean fingergrass
Eustachys paspaloides
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Argentine fingergrass?
The scientific name of Argentine fingergrass is Eustachys retusa. It belongs to the genus Eustachys.
Where does Argentine fingergrass live?
Argentine fingergrass is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Argentine fingergrass belong to?
Argentine fingergrass (Eustachys retusa) belongs to the genus Eustachys, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Argentine fingergrass belong to?
Argentine fingergrass (Eustachys retusa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Argentine fingergrass?
The closest relatives of Argentine fingergrass in the genus Eustachys include Pinewoods fingergrass, Weeping fingergrass, Caribbean fingergrass.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Eustachys — 4 Species

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Pinewoods fingergrass
Eustachys petraea
NE
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Argentine fingergrass
Eustachys retusa
NE
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Weeping fingergrass
Eustachys distichophylla
NE 🐾
Caribbean fingergrass
Eustachys paspaloides
NE
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