Bothriochloa ischaemum
species of grasses
Bothriochloa ischaemum is a species of perennial grass in the family Poaceae, found throughout much of the world. It is commonly known as yellow bluestem. Two varieties are recognized, of which Bothriochloa ischaemum var. ischaemum is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa and naturalized elsewhere, and var. songarica is native to Asia and naturalized elsewhere. Var. songarica is an invasive weed in Texas, where it is known as "King Ranch bluestem"; it has displaced native grasses in large areas of central and south Texas.
The species name come from the Ancient Greek ischaemum, a styptic (causing ischemia).
References
External links
Grassbase - The World Online Grass Flora
GBIF entry
USDA Plants Profile entry Bothriochloa ischaemum var. ischaemum
USDA Plants Profile entry Bothriochloa ischaemum var.
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