Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carazensis
ID:
892568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 380 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891903

Common Names

  • Carazensis Tussock Grass
  • Carazensis Poa
  • Carazensis Bluegrass

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Description

Poa carazensis (also called Caraz Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It typically grows in meadows, lawns, and other areas with moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Poa carazensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to provide erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa carazensis has small, white flowers and seeds that are small, shiny, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa carazensis is a perennial grass that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, sunny areas and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It is best propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It can be used as a lawn grass or in meadows and naturalized areas.

Where to Find Poa carazensis

Poa carazensis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Poa carazensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa carazensis?

Poa carazensis

What is the common name of Poa carazensis?

Caraz bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa carazensis?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204155-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].