Schismus barbatus
Arabian Grass, Araby Grass
Other regional names: Camel Grass +2 more
- Camel Grass
- Common Mediterranean Grass
- Kelch Grass
Also known as: Agrostis calycina Willd. ex Steud. +12 more
- Agrostis calycina Willd. ex Steud.
- Corynephorus articulatus var. littoralis Hack. ex Briq.
- Dactylis calycina (Loefl.) Scop.
- Electra brevifolia Nees ex Steud.
- Electra calycina (Loefl.) Panz.
- Electra nitida Panz. ex Steud.
- Electra ovalis Nees ex Steud.
- Electra scaberrima Nees ex Steud.
- Festuca calycina Loefl.
- Festuca minuta Hoffm.
- Festuca minuta Steven ex M.Bieb.
- Hemisacris gonatodes Steud.
- Koeleria calycina (Loefl.) DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Schismus barbatus (commonly known as Arabian grass or Araby grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with 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, China, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Botswana, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chad, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Free State, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Lesotho, Libya, Madeira, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Spain, Sudan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Western Sahara
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, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, California, Chile Central, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Texas, Utah, Victoria, Western Australia