Holcus annuus

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Holcus annuus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Holcus
Species:
H. annuus
Binomial name
Holcus annuus
Synonyms[1]
  • Holcus setosus Trin.
  • Holcus ventricosus Fisch. ex Trin.

Holcus annuus, called annual fog, is a species of flowering plant in the grass family Poaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and the Transcaucasus, and introduced to southeastern Australia.[1][2] In spite of its scientific and common names, it is a perennial.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Holcus annuus Salzm. ex C.A.Mey". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Annual Fog". Victorian Resources Online. State of Victoria (Agriculture Victoria). 23 March 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  3. ^ Clayton, W.D.; Vorontsova, M.S.; Harman, K.T.; Williamson, H. (8 August 2005). "Holcus annuus". GrassBase - The Online World Grass Flora. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 January 2023.