Eragrostis brownii

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Brown's lovegrass
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Eragrostis
Species:
E. brownii
Binomial name
Eragrostis brownii
(Kunth) Nees

Eragrostis brownii is a widespread species of grass known as Browns lovegrass. Found in Australia and New Zealand, it may be seen growing in woodland or pasture. The grass may grow up to .6 m (2 ft 0 in) tall. The specific epithet brownii is named in honour of the Scottish botanist Robert Brown.[1][2][3][4]

References[]

  1. ^ Les Robinson – Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 271
  2. ^ "Eragrostis brownii". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Eragrostis brownii". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Eragrostis brownii". Flora of Victoria. Retrieved 26 April 2019.


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