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Paraguayan windmill grass
Scientific Name: Chloris canterai var. canterai
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Paraguayan Windmill Grass (Chloris canterai)
Chloris canterai, commonly known as Paraguayan windmill grass, is a perennial graminoid (grass-like plant) belonging to the genus Chloris. It is also referred to as Paraguay Windmill Grass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chloris canterai Arechav.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Chloris canterae Arechav. (stated as taxonomic status on one page)
- Subordinate Taxa: Chloris canterai var. canterai, Chloris canterai var. grandiflora (Roseng. & Izag.) D.E. Anderson
Distribution and Habitat
- Paraguayan windmill grass is native to South America, specifically found in regions such as Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Bolivia.
- It has also been introduced to other areas, including the United States and China.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The plant is a perennial graminoid, indicating that it lives for more than two years and has a grass-like appearance.
- Flower colors are green and yellow.
Ecological Role
- The provided text mentions that Windmill Grass (likely referring to the genus Chloris) can become a major weed, indicating its potential to be invasive in certain environments.
- It can exhibit glyphosate resistance, posing challenges for weed control in agricultural settings.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text notes that Windmill Grass can become a major weed along with flaxleaf fleabane.
Further Information
- Information about Chloris canterai is available through various databases, including the Catalogue of New World Grasses, NatureServe, USDA, and Discover Life.