Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenerrima
ID:
894718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scribn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Circ. Div. Agrostol. U.S.D.A. 9: 4 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894053

Common Names

  • Poa tenerrima
  • Tender-leaved Bluegrass
  • Soft-leaved Bluegrass

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Description

Poa tenerrima (also called Tender Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and woodlands. It is a popular ornamental grass and is often used in landscaping.

Uses & Benefits

Poa tenerrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa tenerrima has small, light blue flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa tenerrima is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Poa tenerrima

Poa tenerrima can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Poa tenerrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa tenerrima?

Poa tenerrima

What is the common name of Poa tenerrima?

Tender bluegrass

What is the growth habit of Poa tenerrima?

It is a low-growing, tufted perennial grass

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

Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204505-2: 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].