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clubawn grass
Scientific Name: Corynephorus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Corynephorus canescens: Grey Hair-grass or Gray Clubawn Grass
Corynephorus canescens, commonly known as grey hair-grass or gray clubawn grass, is a species within the grass family.
Considerations for Pets
- This grass forms compact, spiky tufts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Corynephorus canescens (L.) P. Beauv.
- Common Names: Grey hair-grass, gray clubawn grass, grey hairgrass.
- Family: Poaceae (grass family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Corynephorus fasciculatus Boiss. & Reut.
- Anachortus V. Jirsek & Chrtek
- Weingaertneria Bernh.
- Genus: Corynephorus P. Beauv.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Europe and the Middle East.
- Often found in open stretches of sand, acting as a pioneer plant.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Forms small, dense tussocks.
- Fine-textured, low-growing ornamental grass with a vertical, tufted habit.
- Finely divided, upright blue-green foliage that matures to reddish green.
- Typically reaches around 10 inches in height.
- Blooms in the summer.
- Hardiness Zones: 5a - 9b.
Ecological Role
- One of the first plants to colonize open sandy areas.
Cultivars
- 'Spiky Blue': A variety known for its attractive tufts of blue-gray grass.
Additional Information
- Corynephorus canescens is a Graminoid, identified as a type of plant that resembles grass.
- Can be evergreen during spring, summer, autumn, and winter, assuming a green-white coloring.
Resources
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Corynephorus.
- Dave's Garden provides tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.