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Elastic grass

Eragrostis tenuifolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), North America (Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Eragrostis

Species

Eragrostis tenuifolia (Elastic grass)

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Australian lovegrass

Eragrostis leptostachya

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Chinese lovegrass

Eragrostis unioloides

Eragrostis episcopulus

Critically Endangered

Eragrostis echinochloidea

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elastic grass?

The scientific name of Elastic grass is Eragrostis tenuifolia. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.

Where does Elastic grass live?

Elastic grass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), North America (Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, United States.

What family does Elastic grass belong to?

Elastic grass (Eragrostis tenuifolia) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Elastic grass belong to?

Elastic grass (Eragrostis tenuifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Elastic grass?

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