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Jersey Love-grass
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Grasses & bamboos

Jersey Love-grass

Eragrostis pilosa (L.) P.Beauv.

Names

EnglishJersey Love-grass
DutchStraatliefdegras
SpanishAmorseco piloso
Chinese画眉草
Scientific nameEragrostis pilosa (L.) P.Beauv.

About this species

Eragrostis pilosa is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Eurasia and Africa. It may or may not be native to North America. It is widely introduced, and it is a common weed in many areas.

Common names include Indian lovegrass, Jersey love-grass, hairy love grass, small tufted lovegrass, and soft lovegrass.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyPoaceae
GenusEragrostis

In Suriname

3Records in Suriname
1827First record
1956Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Paramaribo1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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