Status:
valid
Authors:
Woronow
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Kavk. Kryma 1: 116 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854742
Common Names
- Marcowicz' Quaking Grass
- Marcowicz' Briza
- Marcowicz' Bristle Grass
Description
Briza marcowiczii (also called Marcowicz's quaking grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe and North Africa. It has a tufted habit, with erect stems and narrow leaves. The flowers are borne in a panicle, and are small and greenish-brown in colour. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Briza marcowiczii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Briza marcowiczii has small, white flowers and small, oblong seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Briza marcowiczii is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. It is a low-maintenance plant that is resistant to drought and pests.
Where to Find Briza marcowiczii
Briza marcowiczii is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Briza marcowiczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Briza marcowiczii?
Briza marcowiczii
What is the common name of Briza marcowiczii?
Marcowicz's Quaking Grass
Where does Briza marcowiczii grow?
Briza marcowiczii is native to Europe
Species in the Briza genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393292-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].