Diels' pigeon grass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Diels' pigeon grass |
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Setaria
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dielsii
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Setaria dielsii, also known as Diels' pigeon grass, is a type of grass that grows naturally in Australia. It's a common plant you might see in certain parts of the country.
What is Diels' Pigeon Grass?
This grass is an annual plant, which means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all within one year. It grows in clumps, called tufts, and can reach a height of 20 to 130 centimeters (about 8 inches to over 4 feet) tall. Its flowers are green and grow in a special cluster called a panicle. A panicle looks a bit like a branched flower cluster.
Who Named This Grass?
The scientific name for Diels' pigeon grass, Setaria dielsii, was first officially described in 1910 by a scientist named Rudolf Albert Wolfgang Herrmann. Later, in 1927, another scientist, Albert Spear Hitchcock, described a very similar grass and named it Setaria buchananii. However, scientists later realized that Setaria buchananii was actually the same plant as Setaria dielsii. So, Setaria buchananii is now considered a synonym, which means it's an older, different name for the same species.
Where Does It Grow?
Diels' pigeon grass is native to Australia. You can find it growing in two main areas: Western Australia and the Northern Territory. It thrives in these regions, making them its natural home.
