Cortaderia speciosa
Also known as: Gynerium argenteum var. strictum É.Desv. +3 more
- Gynerium argenteum var. strictum É.Desv.
- Gynerium quila var. pygmaeum Nees
- Gynerium speciosum Nees
- Moorea speciosa (Nees) Stapf
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cortaderia speciosa is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North