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Cutandia divaricata

Scientific Name: Cutandia divaricata

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Cutandia divaricata: An Overview

Cutandia divaricata, commonly known as Beak Grass, is an annual grass species. This page provides a comprehensive overview of its taxonomy, distribution, and other key characteristics.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Cutandia divaricata (Desf.) Asch. ex Barbey
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Basionym: Festuca divaricata Desf.
  • Synonyms:
    • Brachypodium divaricatum (Desf.) C.Presl
    • Sclerochloa divaricata P. Beauv.
    • Scleropoa divaricata (Desf.) Parl.
    • Scleropoa divaricata var. laxiflora Hack. ex Cavara
    • Festuca divaricata Desf.
    • Poa barbarea Spreng. ex Steud. (pro syn.)

Distribution and Habitat

Cutandia divaricata is found in Euro-Mediterranean regions, including southwestern Morocco and Italy (where it is known as "logliarello divaricato"). It is also part of the sabkha flora.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Annual
  • Culms: Geniculately ascending or decumbent, 10-35 cm long.
  • Leaf-sheaths: Loose and smooth.
  • Ligule: An eciliate membrane, 2-5 mm long.

Quirky Facts

  • Beak Grass is distinguished by its large and oddly shaped grains.

Further Information

  • GRIN Taxonomy: Germplasm Resources Information Network
  • Euro+Med Plantbase: Euro+Med Plantbase
  • GrassBase: GrassBase
  • Tropicos: Tropicos
  • Discover Life: Discover Life