Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1954

Genus ja: イチゴツナギ

Genus en: Meadow grass, Spear grass

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted:

Family: Poaceae

Family ja: イネ

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Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of about 500 species of mainly perennial grasses (some are annuals) found in cool-temperate regions in a wide range of habitats from seashores to alpine zones. They include a number of important fodder, lawn, and pasture grasses. Of variable habit, they are grown for their narrowly linear, flat to folded leaves and open or compact, summer-flowering panicles. Most cultivated species are grown as turf grasses or for agricultural purposes. P. alpina var. vivipara is grown as a curiosity, either in a rock garden or at the front of a border. P. chaixii and other ornamental species are suitable for a border, and for naturalizing in woodland and other shady situations.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn, or divide between mid-spring and early summer. Peg down mature flowerheads of P. alpina var. vivipara to allow plantlets to root.

Pests en: Trouble free.

Description ja:

Comment:

Comment ja: ケンタッキーブルーグラス(Kentucky blue grass)

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58