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Aira caryophyllea
Species of grass From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aira caryophyllea is a species of grass known by the common name silver hairgrass. It's a species of bunchgrass that is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. It has been introduced to other continents, including North America, where it is naturalized and common.
Aira caryophyllea is a light green grass with a silvery sheen on its spikelets before it dries and becomes straw-colored to white. The spikelets are borne on a spreading panicle inflorescence.
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References
- Plants of the World Online
- USDA Plants Profile
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- Species account
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