Pendant grass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pendant grass |
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Arctophila (plant)
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fulva
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Arctophila is a special type of plant, a genus of grasses that grows in very cold places. These areas are known as the Arctic and Subarctic regions. It belongs to the large grass family.
The only known species in this group is Arctophila fulva. You might know it by its common name, pendant grass. This name comes from how its seeds or flowers might hang down.
Where Pendant Grass Grows
Pendant grass is a native plant to the northern parts of the world. It can be found across both Eurasia and North America.
Countries and Regions
- In Russia, it grows in many northern areas.
- You can also find it in Finland and Sweden.
- It thrives in the cold climate of Svalbard, an archipelago north of mainland Europe.
- It is also found in Greenland, a large island mostly covered by ice.
- Across the ocean, it grows in Alaska in the United States.
- It is also widespread throughout Canada's northern territories.
This grass is well-adapted to survive in very cold environments. It is an important part of the plant life in these chilly parts of the world.
See also
- In Spanish: Arctophila fulva para niños
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