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Eragrostis capillaris

Hair Like Lovegrass, Lace Grass
Other regional names: Tiny Lovegrass
  • Tiny Lovegrass
Also known as: Aira capillacea Lam. +4 more
  • Aira capillacea Lam.
  • Eragrostis capillaris (L.) Steud.
  • Eragrostis lugens Rupr., 1842
  • Eragrostis pilosa var. capillaris (L.) Kuntze
  • Poa rubra Willd. ex Spreng.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in North America, Eragrostis capillaris (commonly known as Hair-Like Lovegrass or Lace Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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)
California, Great Britain, Italy

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