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arrowgrass
Scientific Name: Triglochin
Family: Juncaginaceae
Category: Monocot
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Arrowgrass (Triglochin)
The name "Arrowgrass" can refer to plants belonging to the genus Triglochin. It is also the name of a European-focused alternative asset management firm with offices in London and New York.
This page will focus on the plant species, Triglochin.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources note that Triglochin maritima and Triglochin palustris are species that can potentially poison livestock.
Scientific Classification
- Genus: Triglochin
- Family: Juncaginaceae
- Described as a genus by Linnaeus in 1753.
Common Names
- Arrowgrass
- Water Ribbons
- Marsh Arrow-grass
- Slender Bog Arrow-grass
Morphological Characteristics & Growth Habits
- Arrowgrass is described as a wandlike herbaceous, obligate wetland plant reaching 12-40 inches in height.
- It possesses rhizomes, and stems are closely tufted on a proliferating base.
- A grass-like marsh plant with a slender spike of tiny flowers.
Distribution & Habitat
- Triglochin maritima is found in salt marshes throughout cooler regions in the north temperate zone.
Ecological Role
- Arrowgrasses serve as food plants for the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including the Grey Chi.
Etymology
- The name Triglochin is derived from "arrow" + "grass."