Poa arachnifera
Texas Bluegrass
Also known as: Poa arachnifera var. glabrata Torr. +5 more
- Poa arachnifera var. glabrata Torr.
- Poa arachnifera var. glabrata Vasey
- Poa arachnifera var. glabrata Vasey ex Beal
- Poa arachnifera var. glabrata Vasey ex L.H.Dewey
- Poa densiflora Buckley
- Poa glabrescens Nash
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Poa arachnifera (commonly known as Texas bluegrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Poa, which contains over 600 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Marianas