Catapodium marinum
Darnel Fescue, Sea Fern Grass
Also known as: Brachypodium loliaceum (Huds.) P.Beauv. +17 more
- Brachypodium loliaceum (Huds.) P.Beauv.
- Brachypodium loliaceum (Huds.) Roem. & Schult.
- Brachypodium rottboella (DC.) P.Beauv.
- Brachypodium rottboellia (DC.) P.Beauv., 1812
- Bromus loliaceus (Huds.) Ten.
- Catapodium loliaceum (Huds.) Link
- Catapodium syrticum Barratte & Murb.
- Demazeria loliaceus (Ten.) Roem. & Schult.
- Demazeria marina (L.) Rothm.
- Desmazeria loliacea (Huds.) Nyman
- Desmazeria marina (L.) Druce
- Desmazeria marina (L.) Rothm., 1943
- Desmazeria triticea J.Presl ex Willk.
- Festuca loliacea (Huds.) Raspail, 1825
- Festuca marina L.
- Festuca rottboella (DC.) Raspail
- Festuca rottboellia (DC.) Raspail, 1825
- Festuca rottboellioides Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Catapodium marinum (commonly known as Darnel Fescue or Sea Fern-Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, 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)
Bermuda, Tasmania, Victoria