Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucispicula
ID:
893936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scribn. & Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 13: 69 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893271

Common Names

  • Few-spiked Meadow-grass
  • Meadow Grass
  • June Grass

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Description

Poa paucispicula (also called few-spiked bluegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and western Asia. It is a perennial grass with a height of 10–30 cm and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa paucispicula is used for erosion control, as a forage crop for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa paucispicula has small, white flowers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa paucispicula is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Poa paucispicula

Poa paucispicula can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204404-2: 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].