Tridens (plant) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tridens (plant) |
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| Tridens flavus | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Chloridoideae |
| Tribe: | Cynodonteae |
| Subtribe: | Pappophorinae |
| Genus: | Tridens Roem. & Schult. |
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| Tridens flavus |
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Tridens is a group of grasses that grow year after year. They are found naturally in the Americas. These grasses belong to the plant family called Poaceae, which is the scientific name for grasses.
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What are Tridens Grasses?
Tridens is a genus of plants. A genus is like a family group for different types of plants that are very similar. All the plants in the Tridens genus are grasses. They are known for being tough and growing back each year. This means they are perennial plants.
Where Do Tridens Grasses Grow?
You can find Tridens grasses all over the Americas. They grow in many different places. For example, some types are found in the United States and Mexico. Others grow far south in countries like Brazil and Argentina. Each type of Tridens grass has its favorite places to live.
Different Kinds of Tridens Grasses
There are many different kinds, or species, of Tridens grasses. Each one has its own unique features. Here are a few examples:
- Tridens flavus: This grass is often called purpletop. It gets its name because its flowers can have a purplish color. You can find it in eastern and central parts of the USA. It also grows in Ontario, Canada, and in Nuevo León, Mexico.
- Tridens strictus: This grass is known as longspike tridens. It grows in the southeastern and south-central USA. You can find it from Texas all the way to Florida. It also grows north to Illinois and Pennsylvania.
- Tridens muticus: This one is called slim tridens. It grows in the southwestern and south-central USA. It is also found in many parts of Mexico.
These are just a few examples of the many Tridens species. Each one plays a role in its local ecosystem.
See also
In Spanish: Tridens para niños
