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Anthoxanthum redolens

Sweet Holy Grass
Also known as: Avena redolens (Vahl) Pers. +11 more
  • Avena redolens (Vahl) Pers.
  • Hierochloe antarctica var. redolens (Vahl) Brongn.
  • Hierochloe banksiana Endl.
  • Hierochloe moorei DePaula
  • Hierochloe redolens (Vahl) Roem. & Schult.
  • Hierochloe redolens R.Br. ex Hook.f.
  • Hierochloe redolens var. typica Parodi
  • Hierochloe sorianoi DePaula
  • Holcus redolens Sol. ex G.Forst.
  • Holcus redolens Vahl
  • Torezia antarctica P.Beauv.
  • Torresia redolens (Vahl) Roem. & Schult.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in the Antarctic botanical region, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and South America, Anthoxanthum redolens (commonly known as Sweet Holy Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand, Papuasia, Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Bolivia, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile South, Ecuador, Falkland Is., New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Peru, Tasmania, Victoria
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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