Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassicaulis
ID:
892710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62: 458 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892045

Common Names

  • Crassicaulis Poa
  • Poa crassicaulis
  • Crassicaulis Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa crassicaulis (also called Slender Bluegrass, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial grass with a slender, erect stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Poa crassicaulis is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a turf grass and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low water availability.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa crassicaulis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa crassicaulis is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is a low-maintenance grass and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Poa crassicaulis

Poa crassicaulis can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming, and in northern Mexico.

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:416822-1: 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].