Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taurica
ID:
891992

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.N.Pojark.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 2: 51 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891327

Common Names

  • Taurica Poa
  • Poa taurica
  • Taurica Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa taurica (also called Crimean Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Poa taurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa taurica has small, blue-green flowers with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seeds are small, light brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa taurica is a perennial grass native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate shade.

Where to Find Poa taurica

Poa taurica can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Poa taurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa taurica?

Poa taurica

What is the common name of Poa taurica?

Tauric Poa

Where is Poa taurica native to?

Eastern 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

H.N. Pojarkova (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Pojark.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418180-1: 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].