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Arrhenatherum elatius subsp. bulbosum

Bulbous Oatgrass, Tall Bulbous Oatgrass
Other regional names: Tall Oatgrass +1 more
  • Tall Oatgrass
  • Tuber Oat Grass
Also known as: Arrhenatherum avenaceum subsp. bulbosum (Willd.) Hartm. +17 more
  • Arrhenatherum avenaceum subsp. bulbosum (Willd.) Hartm.
  • Arrhenatherum avenaceum var. bulbosum (Willd.) Hartm.
  • Arrhenatherum avenaceum var. nodosum Rchb.
  • Arrhenatherum avenaceum var. precatorium (Thuill.) Peterm.
  • Arrhenatherum avenaceum var. triflorum Schur
  • Arrhenatherum bulbosum var. precatorium (Thuill.) Steud.
  • Arrhenatherum bulbosum var. variegatum Hitchc.
  • Arrhenatherum elatius f. bulbosum (Willd.) T.Koyama
  • Arrhenatherum elatius f. striatum F.T.Hubb.
  • Arrhenatherum elatius subsp. bulbosum (Willd.) Hyl.
  • Arrhenatherum elatius subsp. bulbosum (Willd.) St.-Amans
  • Arrhenatherum elatius subsp. bulbosum (Willd.) T.Koyama
  • Arrhenatherum elatius subsp. praecatorium Thuill.
  • Arrhenatherum elatius subsp. tuberosum (Gilib.) Thiel
  • Arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum (Willd.) Spenn.
  • Arrhenatherum elatius var. precatorium (Thuill.) Bréb.
  • Arrhenatherum elatius var. striatum (F.T.Hubb.) L.B.Sm.
  • Arrhenatherum elatius var. tuberosum (F.W.Schultz) Thielens
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.

Arrhenatherum elatius subsp. bulbosum (commonly known as Bulbous Oatgrass or Tall Bulbous Oatgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Arrhenatherum elatius, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia

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)
Alabama, Argentina South, Arkansas, California, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile South, Crozet Is., Czechoslovakia, Delaware, Føroyar, Georgia, Iowa, Japan, Kentucky, Kerguelen, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Oregon, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Tennessee, Victoria, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Western Australia
Base Species & Variations

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