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cotta grass

Scientific Name: Cottea pappophoroides

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Annual, Perennial

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Cottea pappophoroides - Cotta-grass

Cottea pappophoroides, commonly known as cotta grass, is a perennial grass species found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cottea pappophoroides Kunth
  • Common Name: Cotta grass
  • Family: Poaceae (implied as it is a grass)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cottea pappophoroides is a New World species.
  • It is found in the northern hemisphere, specifically the southern United States and Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The leaves are described as flat blades.
  • The panicles are narrow or oblong and dense.
  • Inflorescences branch multiply.

Quirky Facts

  • The text includes several recipes referencing "panna cotta" often flavored with lemongrass. While not directly related to the plant, these mentions highlight the culinary use of lemongrass, which might be found growing near Cottea pappophoroides in similar climates or habitats.

Further Information

  • The provided text seems to originate from a database or collection, referencing "Add to a collection," "Detail," "Data," "Media," and "Maps," which may indicate where to find more information about this grass.