Status:
valid
Authors:
Horn
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 55: 85 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743248
Common Names
- Triglochin milnei
- Milne's Arrowgrass
- Milne Arrowgrass
Description
Triglochin milnei (also called Sea Arrowgrass, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in shallow, brackish water and is often found in marshes and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Triglochin milnei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to stabilize soil in coastal areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Triglochin milnei is small and white, with 3 petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triglochin milnei is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Triglochin milnei
Triglochin milnei can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Triglochin milnei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin milnei?
Triglochin milnei
What is the common name of Triglochin milnei?
Milne's arrowgrass
What is the natural habitat of Triglochin milnei?
Wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks
Species in the Triglochin genus
Triglochin stowardii,
Triglochin turrifera,
Triglochin gaspensis,
Triglochin compacta,
Triglochin protuberans,
Triglochin hexagona,
Triglochin milnei,
Triglochin barrelieri,
Triglochin bulbosa,
Triglochin calcitrapa,
Triglochin centrocarpa,
Triglochin elongata,
Triglochin laxiflora,
Triglochin maritima,
Triglochin mexicana,
Triglochin minutissima,
Triglochin mucronata,
Triglochin muelleri,
Triglochin nana,
Triglochin palustris,
Triglochin striata,
Triglochin trichophora,
Triglochin isingiana,
Triglochin longicarpa,
Triglochin buchenaui,
Triglochin scilloides,
Species in the Juncaginaceae family
Cycnogeton huegelii,
Cycnogeton lineare,
Cycnogeton procerum,
Cycnogeton rheophilum,
Cycnogeton multifructum,
Cycnogeton alcockiae,
Cycnogeton dubium,
Cycnogeton microtuberosum,
Tetroncium magellanicum,
Triglochin stowardii,
Triglochin turrifera,
Triglochin gaspensis,
Triglochin compacta,
Triglochin protuberans,
Triglochin hexagona,
Triglochin milnei,
Triglochin barrelieri,
Triglochin bulbosa,
Triglochin calcitrapa,
Triglochin centrocarpa,
Triglochin elongata,
Triglochin laxiflora,
Triglochin maritima,
Triglochin mexicana,
Triglochin minutissima,
Triglochin mucronata,
Triglochin muelleri,
Triglochin nana,
Triglochin palustris,
Triglochin striata,
Triglochin trichophora,
Triglochin isingiana,
Triglochin longicarpa,
Triglochin buchenaui,
Triglochin scilloides,