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Cuban windmill grass

Scientific Name: Chloris cubensis

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cuban Windmill Grass (Chloris cubensis)

Chloris cubensis, commonly known as Cuban Windmill Grass, is a perennial grass species with origins in the Caribbean islands.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chloris cubensis
  • Synonyms: Chloris cubensis Hitchc. & Ekman ex Hitchc.
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
  • Genus: Chloris

Common Names

  • Cuban Windmill Grass

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the islands of the Caribbean.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a perennial graminoid, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Related Species

  • Other species in the Chloris genus include:
    • Chloris ciliata (Fringed Windmill Grass)
    • Chloris texensis (Texas Windmill Grass)
    • Chloris truncata
    • Chloris alba
    • Chloris andropogonoides (Slimspike Windmill Grass)
    • Chloris elata (Tall Windmill Grass)
    • Chloris cucullata (Hooded Windmill Grass)

Additional Resources

  • USDA
  • Dave's Garden: A community-driven website for sharing gardening tips and plant information.