Eragrostis brownii
Brown's lovegrass | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: | Eragrostis |
Species: | E. brownii
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Binomial name | |
Eragrostis brownii (Kunth) Nees
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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[]
- ^ Les Robinson – Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 271
- ^ "Eragrostis brownii". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Eragrostis brownii". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Eragrostis brownii". Flora of Victoria. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
Categories:
- Eragrostis
- Flora of Australia
- Flora of New Zealand
- Poales of Australia
- Plants described in 1840
- Chloridoideae stubs
- Australian plant stubs