Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
855408

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 70 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854743

Common Names

  • Great Quaking Grass
  • Great Briza
  • Great Bristle Grass

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Description

Briza maxima (also called great quaking grass, among many other common names) is a perennial 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 maxima is used as an ornamental plant and as a fodder crop. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Briza maxima has small, white flowers and small, oblong seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Briza maxima 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 maxima

Briza maxima is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Briza maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Briza maxima?

Briza maxima

What is the common name of Briza maxima?

Large Quaking Grass

Where does Briza maxima grow?

Briza maxima is native to Europe

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393293-1: 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].