Awned vernalgrass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Awned vernalgrass |
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Anthoxanthum
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aristatum
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Anthoxanthum aetnense Lojac. |
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Anthoxanthum aristatum is a type of grass. It is often called awned vernalgrass or annual vernalgrass. This plant belongs to the grass family, which includes many common plants like wheat and corn.
This grass naturally grows in North Africa and parts of southern and western Europe. You can find it as far north as the Netherlands. In other places, like northern Europe and North America, it is an introduced species. This means it was brought there by people, not that it grew there naturally.
Sometimes, Anthoxanthum aristatum can be a minor weed in fields. A weed is a plant that grows where it is not wanted. A "noxious weed" is one that can cause harm, like hurting crops or animals.
About This Grass
Anthoxanthum aristatum is an annual grass. This means it completes its whole life cycle in one year. It grows in small groups or "tufts."
Size and Appearance
This grass usually grows up to about 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) tall. That's roughly the length of a standard ruler.
Its leaves are short and have pointed tips. They can also feel a bit hairy if you touch them.
The plant's flowers grow in a special cluster called an inflorescence. This part is about 3 centimeters long and 1 centimeter wide. It looks flat and is also hairy. Inside the inflorescence are tiny flower parts called spikelets, which are only a few millimeters long.
See also
In Spanish: Anthoxanthum aristatum para niños
