Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keysseri
ID:
893342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62: 460 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892677

Common Names

  • Poa keysseri
  • Keysser's bluegrass
  • Keysser's meadow grass

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Description

Poa keysseri (also called Keysser'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 keysseri 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 keysseri has small, light blue flowers that are densely packed on the spikelets. The seeds are small, yellowish-brown and have awns. The seedlings have a single, short leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa keysseri is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and spreads by rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. It is often used in lawns, meadows, and as a ground cover.

Where to Find Poa keysseri

Poa keysseri is found in the mountains of California.

Poa keysseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa keysseri?

Poa keysseri

What is the common name of Poa keysseri?

Keysser's bluegrass

Where is Poa keysseri found?

Poa keysseri 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 Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417308-1: 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].