Phalaris paradoxa
Awned Canary Grass, Awned Canary Grass
Other regional names: Bristle Spike Canary Grass +2 more
- Bristle Spike Canary Grass
- Hood Canarygrass
- Hooded Canary Grass
Also known as: Phalaris appendiculata Schult. +16 more
- Phalaris appendiculata Schult.
- Phalaris obvallata Trin.
- Phalaris paradoxa f. appendiculata (Schult.) Chiov.
- Phalaris paradoxa f. nana Chiov.
- Phalaris paradoxa f. praemorsa (Lam.) Paunero
- Phalaris paradoxa subsp. praemorsa (Lam.)
- Phalaris paradoxa var. appendiculata (Schult.) Pirotta
- Phalaris paradoxa var. intacta Coss. & Durieu
- Phalaris paradoxa var. intermedia Coss. & Durieu
- Phalaris paradoxa var. megastachya Goiran
- Phalaris paradoxa var. microstachya Goiran
- Phalaris paradoxa var. paradoxa
- Phalaris paradoxa var. praemorsa (Lam.) Coss. & Durieu
- Phalaris paradoxa var. typica Paunero
- Phalaris praemorsa Lam.
- Phalaris pruinosa Lam. ex P.Beauv.
- Phalaris pseudoparadoxa Fig. & De Not.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Phalaris paradoxa (commonly known as awned Canary grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, North Caucasus, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yemen, 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, Austria, Azores, Baltic States, Bolivia, California, Cape Provinces, China South-Central, Czechoslovakia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Ireland, Kamchatka, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Jersey, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Uruguay, Victoria, Washington, Western Australia