Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Deschampsia [2331]

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genus_en: Hair grass

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Family: Poaceae

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description_en: Genus of about 50 species of tufted or tussock-forming, herbaceous or ever-green, perennial grasses. They are widely distributed in arctic and temperate zones, found in damp meadows, moorland, and woodland clearings, and on high mountains in tropical regions. The leaves are thread-like, linear, or oblong. Grown for their habit and graceful, airy panicles, they are suitable for a mixed, herbaceous, or shrub border, or for a wildflower or rock garden. The flower-heads of the taller species are useful for fresh or dried flower arrangements.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in situ in spring or autumn, or divide in mid-spring or early summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Poaceae イネ科 Show
PB2 Poaceae イネ科 Show
PB3 Poaceae イネ科 Show

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