Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keckii
ID:
893335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soreng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 16: 520 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892670

Common Names

  • Keck's Bluegrass
  • Poa keckii
  • Tall Bluegrass

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Description

Poa keckii (also called Keck's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass, usually reaching a height of 10–20 cm. It is found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa keckii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a turf grass in lawns and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa keckii has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa keckii is a perennial grass native to Japan. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Poa keckii

Poa keckii is found in the mountains of California.

Poa keckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa keckii?

Poa keckii

What is the common name of Poa keckii?

Keck's bluegrass

Where is Poa keckii found?

Poa keckii is found in the Caucasus region of Europe

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 John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283389-2: 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].