Eragrostis pectinacea
(Michx.) Nees
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Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua,
Countries: Brazil, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador
How to Identify
An annual grass. It grows 10-55 cm tall. The leaves are 1-4 mm wide.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Eragrostis pectinacea is a species of grass known by the common names tufted lovegrass and Carolina lovegrass. This plant is native to the Americas from Canada to Argentina. It is widespread, growing in most open spaces at varying elevations and habitats, including in disturbed areas and roadsides.
Names & Synonyms
Eragrostis brizoides Schult.Poa pectinacea Michx.and several others
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
