Brachypodium pinnatum
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| Brachypodium pinnatum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Brachypodium |
| Species: | B. pinnatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachypodium pinnatum (L.) P.Beauv. |
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Brachypodium pinnatum, tor-grass or heath false brome is a plant in the grass family, with a widespread distribution in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It typically grows in calcareous grassland, and reaches 70–120 centimetres (28–47 in) tall. The flowerhead is open, with 10 to 15 erect spikelets.
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Distribution [edit]
The plant can be found in such US states as California, Massachusetts, and Oregon.[1]
Ecology [edit]
The caterpillars of some Lepidoptera use it as a foodplant, e.g. the Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola).
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ "Brachypodium pinnatum (L.) P. Beauv. Heath false brome". USDA. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
External links [edit]
- Tor Grass page from the Flora of Northern Ireland site.
- Brachypodium.org
- The International Brachypodium Initiative
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