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Aira caryophyllea ssp. multiculmis

Scientific Name: Aira caryophyllea ssp. multiculmis

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Aira caryophyllea subsp. multiculmis

Aira caryophyllea subsp. multiculmis is a subspecies of grass within the species Aira caryophyllea, also known as Silver Hair-grass.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aira caryophyllea subsp. multiculmis (Dumort.) Bonnier & Layens
  • Synonyms:
    • Aira multiculmis Dumort.
    • Aira armorica Albers
    • Aira plesiantha, Jord. (heterotypic)
    • Aira caryophyllea subvar. multiculmis
    • Aira caryophyllea subsp. armoricana (Albers)
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Order: Cyperales
  • Rank: Subspecies

Distribution and Habitat

This subspecies is found in Europe. One observation location is noted as Dare Valley.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as having numerous stems ("tiges nombreuses").
  • Leaves are described as deciduous and simple.
  • Spikelets are noted to be 2.2-2.6mm, anthers 0.3-0.5mm, and caryopsis 1.1-1.5mm.

Ecology

It has been unintentionally introduced to locations such as the Canary Islands.

Quirky Facts

  • The Danish name is "Mangestnglet dvrgbunke," meaning "Many-stemmed dwarf-bunch."
  • Stace (1997) questioned whether this should be maintained even as a subspecies.

Further Information

More information can be found at Tropicos, IPCN, The Plant List, ToL (Tree of Life Web Project), and BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library).