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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.