Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
893832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vasey) Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 274 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893167

Common Names

  • Poa occidentalis
  • Western Meadowgrass
  • Western Poa

Searching for Poa occidentalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Poa occidentalis (also called Western Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in open meadows, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It has a tufted growth habit and its leaves are flat and linear with a pointed tip. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets, each with a single floret.

Uses & Benefits

Poa occidentalis is a species of grass that is used in lawns, meadows, and pastures. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa occidentalis has small, blue-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

Searching for Poa occidentalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Poa occidentalis is a low-growing, tufted grass native to western North America. It has narrow, bright green leaves and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-prepared soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Poa occidentalis

Poa occidentalis is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

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

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204386-2: 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].