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Agrostis transcaspica

Scientific Name: Agrostis transcaspica

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Agrostis transcaspica

Agrostis transcaspica, a species of grass, is also known as a synonym for Agrostis stolonifera.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Agrostis transcaspica Litv.
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Genus: Agrostis
  • Synonyms/Related Subspecies:
    • Agrostis stolonifera L. (accepted name for which Agrostis transcaspica is a synonym)
    • Agrostis stolonifera subsp. transcaspica (Litv.) Tzvelev
    • Agrostis alba var. decumbens Eaton & Wright, nom. illeg. (synonym)
    • Agrostis transcaspica f. violacea Roshev. (synonym)
    • Agrostis karsensis
  • Taxon identifier: 713953

Morphological Characteristics

  • Leaves: Simple, alternate, linear, entire, with parallel venation.

Genetic Information

  • Agrostis transcaspica (PI 283174) is a diploid species.
  • Microsatellite clone AtransGAAT21_insert AgrosSSR9 sequences: 624 bp linear DNA GU339015.1 GI:284808647

Distribution and Habitat

  • Temperate Eurasia.
  • Central Siberia.
  • Russian Far East.

Related Resources

  • USDA Plants Database
  • WCSP (World Checklist of Selected Plant Families)
  • Tropicos
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Euro+Med PlantBase
  • Q-bank Invasive Plants Database Copyright 2015
  • National Herbarium of Georgia (TBI), TBI1025655 (Lectotype)
  • University of Michigan Herbarium (MICH), MICH1210112 (Type)