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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.