Rivergrass

(Scolochloa)

Description

Scolochloa is a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae / Gramineae, now containing a single species, Scolochloa festucacea. Common rivergrass is a common name for the species. Scolochloa festucacea grows in Europe, temperate Asia, and North America. Its culms are erect and 100-150 centimetres (39-59 in) in height; its leaf blades are 15-30 cm (5.9-11.8 in) long and 5-10 mm (0.20-0.39 in) wide.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order:Cyperales
Family:Poaceae
Genus:Scolochloa
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