Eragrostis brownii
Appearance
Brown's lovegrass | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Chloridoideae |
Genus: | Eragrostis |
Species: | E. brownii
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Binomial name | |
Eragrostis brownii |
Eragrostis brownii is a widespread species of grass known as Browns lovegrass. Found in Australia and New Zealand, it may be seen growing in woodland or pasture. The grass may grow up to 60 cm (24 in) tall. The specific epithet brownii is named in honour of the Scottish botanist Robert Brown.[1][2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Les Robinson – Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 271
- ^ "Eragrostis brownii". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Eragrostis brownii". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Eragrostis brownii". Flora of Victoria. Retrieved 26 April 2019.