Stipa tenacissima

Stipa tenacissima
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Stipa
Species:
S. tenacissima
Binomial name
Stipa tenacissima
Synonyms

Macrochloa tenacissima (L.) Kunth

Stipa tenacissima (esparto, esparto grass, halfah grass, alfa grass, or needle grass) is a perennial grass of northwestern Africa and the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula.[1]

Distribution

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Stipa tenacissima is an endemic species of the Western–Central Mediterranean countries. It grows in France (including Corsica), Spain (including the Balearic Islands), Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. It grows in dry, rocky and base rich soils, forming a steppe-like grassland. It has been managed by people for centuries.[1]

Uses

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Stipa tenacissima produces a fiber product called esparto which is used for crafts, such as cords, basketry, and espadrilles as well as for making paper.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Carapeto, A.; Véla, E. (2018). "Stipa tenacissima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T57471077A125468612. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T57471077A125468612.en. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
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