Polypogon australis
Chilean Beard Grass, Chilean Rabbitsfoot Grass
Also known as: Polypogon ×littoralis var. crinitus Kuntze +5 more
- Polypogon ×littoralis var. crinitus Kuntze
- Polypogon chonoticus Hook.f.
- Polypogon elongatus var. patagonicus Speg.
- Polypogon interruptus var. crinitus (Kuntze) Hack.
- Polypogon purpurascens Phil.
- Polypogon radicans Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in South America, Polypogon australis (commonly known as Chilean beard grass or Chilean rabbitsfoot grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Juan Fernández Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Washington