Anthosachne scabra
Common Wheatgrass
Also known as: Agropyron scabrum (R.Br.) P.Beauv. +15 more
- Agropyron scabrum (R.Br.) P.Beauv.
- Anthosachne australasica var. scabra (R.Br.) C.Yen & J.L.Yang
- Elymus scaber (R.Br.) Á.Löve
- Elymus scaber var. parviflorus
- Elymus scaber var. scaber
- Elymus scaber var. wilpenensis
- Elymus scabrus (R.Br.) Á.Löve
- Festuca billardierei Steud.
- Festuca brauniana (Nees) Walp.
- Festuca browniana (Nees) Steud.
- Festuca browniana (Nees) Walp., 1849
- Festuca scabra Labill.
- Roegneria scabra (R.Br.) J.L.Yang & C.Yen
- Vulpia brauniana Nees
- Vulpia browniana Nees
- Vulpia scabra (R.Br.) Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Anthosachne scabra (commonly known as Common Wheatgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
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)
New Zealand North, New Zealand South