Lagurus ovatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 81 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877496
Common Names
- Egg-Shaped Hare's-Tail Grass
- Egg-Shaped Lagurus
- Ovatus Hare's-Tail Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lagurus ovatus (also called the Hare's-Tail Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 m. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lagurus ovatus is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lagurus ovatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.
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Lagurus ovatus is a small annual grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in poor soils.
Where to Find Lagurus ovatus
Lagurus ovatus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lagurus ovatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagurus ovatus?
Lagurus ovatus
What is the common name of Lagurus ovatus?
Oval hare's-tail grass
Where is Lagurus ovatus found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Species in the Lagurus 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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406799-1: 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].