Phalaris aquatica
Australian Phalaris, Bulbous Canary Grass
Other regional names: Bulbous Canarygrass +2 more
- Bulbous Canarygrass
- Harding Grass
- Toowoomba Canary Grass
Also known as: Phalaris altissima Menezes +18 more
- Phalaris altissima Menezes
- Phalaris aquatica var. aquatica
- Phalaris aquatica var. hirtiglumis (Trab.) Portal
- Phalaris aquatica var. major Willk.
- Phalaris aquatica var. stenoptera (Hack.) Burkart
- Phalaris arundinacea subsp. bulbosa Paunero
- Phalaris bulbosa var. alata (Batt. & Trab.) Maire & Weiller
- Phalaris bulbosa var. clausonis (Maire & Trab.) Maire & Weiller
- Phalaris bulbosa var. genuina Maire
- Phalaris bulbosa var. hirtiglumis (Trab.) Maire & Weiller
- Phalaris bulbosa var. hirtiglumis Trab.
- Phalaris caespitosa Thouars
- Phalaris elongata Braun-Blanq.
- Phalaris hirtiglumis (Trab.) Baldini
- Phalaris nodosa L.
- Phalaris nodosa Murray
- Phalaris nodosa var. minor Lojac.
- Phalaris stenoptera Hack.
- Phalaris trabutiana Maire
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Phalaris aquatica (commonly known as Australian phalaris or bulbous Canary 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)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, 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)
Argentina Northeast, Arizona, Azores, Bolivia, Brazil South, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile North, China South-Central, Colombia, District of Columbia, Ecuador, Egypt, Free State, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Kenya, Marianas, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, Montana, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Oregon, Pakistan, Peru, Queensland, South Australia, South Carolina, Tasmania, Texas, Tristan da Cunha, Uruguay, Venezuela, Victoria, Virginia, West Himalaya, Western Australia