Poa acicularifolia

Poa acicularifolia is a perennial species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to New Zealand and grows in temperate regions.^[1]

Poa acicularifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Pooideae
Genus:	Poa
Species:	P. acicularifolia
Binomial name
Poa acicularifolia Buchanan

Subspecies

There are currently two subspecies in Poa acicularifolia. They are Poa acicularifolia subsp. acicularifolia and Poa acicularifolia subsp. ophitalis.^[1]

Poa acicularifolia subsp. acicularifolia

This subspecies is also commonly known as the limestone cushion poa. It is small and blue-green in color. It can be found on montane and subalpine grasslands. While it is naturally uncommon, it is still at risk due to the spread of hawkweeds and other grasses.^[2]

Poa acicularifolia subsp. ophitalis

This subspecies is native to subalpine regions of New Zealand. It is naturally uncommon due to it living in small areas.^[3]