Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Poa [1954]

genus_ja: イチゴツナギ

genus_en: Meadow grass, Spear grass

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Family: Poaceae

family_ja: イネ

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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.

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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.

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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: 2020-09-04 03:56

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