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Eragrostis bahiensis

Bahia Lovegrass
Also known as: Eragrostis bahiensis f. riparia Burkart +16 more
  • Eragrostis bahiensis f. riparia Burkart
  • Eragrostis bahiensis var. bahiensis
  • Eragrostis bahiensis var. contracta Döll
  • Eragrostis bahiensis var. laxiuscula Döll
  • Eragrostis blepharophylla Jedwabn.
  • Eragrostis expansa Link
  • Eragrostis firma Trin.
  • Eragrostis hackelii Hassl.
  • Eragrostis macra Jedwabn.
  • Eragrostis microstachya (Link) Link
  • Eragrostis pilosa var. bahiensis (Roem. & Schult.) Kuntze
  • Eragrostis psammodes Trin.
  • Eragrostis psammodes var. microstachya (Link) Döll
  • Eragrostis psammoides Trin.
  • Eragrostis psammoides var. microstachya (Link) Doell.
  • Poa bahiensis Schrad.
  • Poa bahiensis Schrad. ex Schult.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Eragrostis bahiensis (commonly known as Bahia Lovegrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

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, Belgium, Caroline Is., Florida, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Louisiana, New Jersey, Queensland, South Carolina, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan

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