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cotta grass

Scientific Name: Cottea

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Cottea pappophoroides

Also known as cotta grass, Cottea pappophoroides is a perennial grass species.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

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

Considerations for Pets

The text mentions that the leaves of cotta grass are flat blades and that the inflorescences branch multiply. It also appears commonly in terra cotta pots. These physical characteristics and the potential for it to be grown indoors or in gardens should be considered when keeping this plant in environments accessible to pets.

Considerations for Children

The text mentions that the leaves of cotta grass are flat blades and that the inflorescences branch multiply. It also appears commonly in terra cotta pots. These physical characteristics and the potential for it to be grown indoors or in gardens should be considered when keeping this plant in environments accessible to children.

Distribution and Habitat

Cottea pappophoroides is a New World species found in both the northern hemisphere (southern US and Mexico).

Morphological Characteristics

  • The leaves of cotta grass are flat blades.
  • Panicles are narrow or oblong and dense.
  • Inflorescences branch multiply.
  • It is an erect, branching perennial grass.