Lagurus ovatus
Hare Tail Grass, Hare's Tail
Other regional names: Harestail Grass
- Harestail Grass
Also known as: Imperata ovata Tratt. +18 more
- Imperata ovata Tratt.
- Lagurus dalmaticus Gand.
- Lagurus dimorphus Gand.
- Lagurus freynii Gand.
- Lagurus humilis Gand.
- Lagurus longifolius Gand.
- Lagurus nitens Lojac.
- Lagurus ovatus subsp. communis Messeri
- Lagurus ovatus subsp. nanus (Guss.) Messeri
- Lagurus ovatus subsp. vestitus (Messeri) Brullo
- Lagurus ovatus subsp. vestitus (Messeri) H.Scholz
- Lagurus ovatus var. glabrilemmis Maire
- Lagurus ovatus var. globosus Zohary
- Lagurus ovatus var. microcephalus Sennen & Mauricio
- Lagurus ovatus var. nanus Guss.
- Lagurus ovatus var. subglaber H.Scholz
- Lagurus ovatus var. vestitus Messeri
- Lagurus ovatus var. villilemmis Maire
- Lagurus siculus Lojac.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Lagurus ovatus (commonly known as Hare-tail Grass or Hare's-tail) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, 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)
Alberta, Argentina Northeast, Austria, Brazil South, California, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile South, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Ecuador, Florida, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Jawa, Mexico Southwest, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Ontario, Oregon, Primorye, Queensland, Québec, South Australia, Tasmania, Uruguay, Victoria, West Himalaya, Western Australia