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whorlgrass
Scientific Name: Catabrosa
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Other Names:
Catabrosa aquatica - Whorl-grass
Catabrosa aquatica, commonly known as Whorl-grass or Water Whorl-grass, is an attractive grass found in various parts of the world.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Catabrosa aquatica (L.) P. Beauv.
- Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) - Grass family
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Variations:
- Catabrosa aquatica var. aquatica
- Catabrosa aquatica var. minor (Bab.) F.Perring & Sell
- Catabrosa aquatica var. uniflora
- Catabrossa aquatica (misspelling)
- Taxon Version Keys: NHMSYS0000456975, NBNSYS0000171653
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is widespread throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere and also occurs in South America.
- It can be found from Macaronesia and Europe to North America.
- It thrives in moist and wet environments, often inundated, such as pond margins. The Latin name "aquatica" reflects its preference for aquatic habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- Catabrosa aquatica is described as a very attractive grass.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Reed Dagger moth (Simyra albovenosa) is known to feed on Water Whorl-Grass (Catabrosa aquatica).