Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multinodis
ID:
893709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 81 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893044

Common Names

  • Poa multinodis
  • Multinodis Meadow-grass
  • Multinodis Bluegrass

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Description

Poa multinodis (also called Many-Noded Meadow-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows and pastures, preferring moist soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Poa multinodis is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa multinodis has small, white flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa multinodis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It is native to the western United States and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Poa multinodis

Poa multinodis is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417548-1: 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].