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pendantgrass
Scientific Name: Arctophila
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Arctophila fulva: Pendant Grass
Arctophila fulva, commonly known as pendant grass, is a species of grass found in northern regions.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has been mentioned in association with animal names in jewelry, such as "Grass snake" and "grass bunny", it is still important to consider individual pet sensitivities.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctophila fulva (Trin.) Rupr. ex Andersson
- Common Name: Pendant Grass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonym: Colpodium fulvum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to northern parts of Eurasia and North America, including Russia, Finland, and Sweden.
- Found in aquatic tundra and areas prone to becoming aquatic.
- Grows in wet meadows.
Morphological Characteristics
- Graminoid with yellow-green foliage and brown flowers.
- Tall, dominant plants with somewhat succulent stems.
- Distinctly distichous leaves.
Ecology
- Suitable for planting in aquatic tundra or areas expected to become aquatic due to subsidence.
Quirky Facts
- The text includes many results for jewelry and pendants that are grass or nature themed but not specifically related to the plant Arctophila fulva.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arctophila fulva.
- Swedish Museum of Natural History's Den virtuella floran database.
- NCBI Taxonomy: Species recognized by NCBI Taxonomy.