Poa flabellata
Tussac Grass, Tussac Grass
Other regional names: Tussock Grass
- Tussock Grass
Also known as: Dactylis caespitosa G.Forst. +9 more
- Dactylis caespitosa G.Forst.
- Dactylis caespitosa J.R.Forst.
- Festuca flabellata Lam.
- Festuca urvilleana Steud.
- Parodiochloa flabellata (Lam.) C.E.Hubb.
- Poa caespitosa (G.Forst.) Hook.
- Poa controversa var. minor Steud.
- Poa flabellata (Lam.) Hook.f.
- Poa forsteri Steud.
- Sesleria americana Nees ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in the Antarctic botanical region and South America, Poa flabellata (commonly known as Tussac 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)
ANTARCTIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile South, Falkland Is., South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha
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)
Germany, Great Britain