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Dactylis glomerata ssp. lusitanica

Scientific Name: Dactylis glomerata ssp. lusitanica

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Dactylis glomerata subsp. lusitanica

Dactylis glomerata subsp. lusitanica is a subspecies of Dactylis glomerata, commonly known as cock's-foot or orchard grass. This plant belongs to the genus Dactylis.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dactylis glomerata subsp. lusitanica Stebbins & Zohary
  • Rank: Subspecies
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Order: Cyperales
  • Synonyms: Dactylis hispanica subsp. lusitanica (Stebbins & D.Zohary) Rivas Mart. & Izco, Dactylis glomerata L. ssp. lobata (Drejer) H. Lindb.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The subspecies is found in dry or mesic environments.
  • Specific mentions include its presence in Spain.

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • Plants of Dactylis glomerata subsp. lusitanica (2n=14) have been investigated to find genotypes that produce 2n pollen.
  • Triploid and tetraploid plants can be obtained by bilateral sexual polyploidization in crosses between diploid parents.
  • Studies involve analyzing meiotic abnormalities.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It is eaten by herbivorous mammals.

Further Information

  • Euro+Med PlantBase: http://ww2.bgbm.org/euroPlusMed/PTaxonDetail.asp?
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • ResearchGate (for scientific studies)