Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mezii
ID:
890518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prodoehl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Arch. 1: 250 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889853

Common Names

  • Pharus mezii
  • Mezii Grass
  • Mezii Canary Grass

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Description

Pharus mezii (also called the Mez's Pharus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are small, leathery and dark green. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and can tolerate drought.

Uses & Benefits

Pharus mezii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pharus mezii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pharus mezii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot of moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pharus mezii

Pharus mezii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Pharus mezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pharus mezii?

Pharus mezii

What is the family of Pharus mezii?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Pharus mezii?

Mez's Pharus

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

Alice Prodoehl: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prodoehl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:192337-2: 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].