Poa acicularifolia subsp. acicularifolia
Limestone Cushion Poa, Needlegrass
Other regional names: Ultramafic Cushion Poa
- Ultramafic Cushion Poa
Also known as: Poa acicularifolia subsp. ophitalis Edgar
- Poa acicularifolia subsp. ophitalis Edgar
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Poa acicularifolia subsp. acicularifolia (commonly known as Limestone Cushion Poa or Needlegrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Australasia. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Poa acicularifolia, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Zealand South
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