Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Bouteloua [986]

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Family: Poaceae

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description_en: Genus of 24-30 species of deciduous, rhizomatous or stoloniferous, annual and perennial grasses, largely found in open grassland and prairies in North, Central, and South America. They are cultivated for their unusual ornamental inflorescences: the flowers are borne in branched panicles with flattened, horizontally held spikes, which are said to resemble mosquitoes. The leaves are linear, and flat or folded. Grow as specimen plants, or in groups in a mixed or herbaceous border.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide clumps from mid-spring to early summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; 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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