Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
890421

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 1665 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889756

Common Names

  • Paradoxa Canary Grass
  • Paradoxa Reed Canary Grass
  • Paradoxa Phalaris

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Description

Phalaris paradoxa (also called Paradox Canary Grass, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaris paradoxa is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and can also be used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phalaris paradoxa has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaris paradoxa is a perennial grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and can reach a height of up to 1.5m.

Where to Find Phalaris paradoxa

Phalaris paradoxa can be found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Phalaris paradoxa FAQ

What is the native range of Phalaris paradoxa?

Phalaris paradoxa is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Phalaris paradoxa?

Phalaris paradoxa prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

How often should Phalaris paradoxa be watered?

Phalaris paradoxa should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated.

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:415647-1: 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].