Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
douglasii
ID:
892849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 1: 284 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892184

Common Names

  • Douglasii Bluegrass
  • Douglasii Poa
  • Douglasii Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa douglasii (also called Douglas' Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It grows in dry, sunny, rocky places, typically on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Poa douglasii is a perennial grass that is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa douglasii has small, blue-green flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa douglasii is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Poa douglasii

Poa douglasii can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416938-1: 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].