Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macbridei
ID:
905918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 359 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905253

Common Names

  • MacBride's Hair-grass
  • Trisetum macbridei
  • MacBride's Meadow-grass

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Description

Trisetum macbridei (also called MacBride's Trisetum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trisetum macbridei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trisetum macbridei has small, white flowers, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetum macbridei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Trisetum macbridei

Trisetum macbridei is native to the western United States, from California to Oregon and north to Washington.

Trisetum macbridei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetum macbridei?

Trisetum macbridei

What is the family of Trisetum macbridei?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Trisetum macbridei?

MacBride's Wheatgrass

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258820-2: 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].