Flolape

Anthoxanthum ovatum

Anthoxanthum ovatum Lag.
Anthoxanthum ovatum
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

Anthoxanthum ovatum, a member of the Poaceae family, was first described by Lag. in 1816. It is native to regions in Europe and North Africa, including Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, as well as the islands of Corse, Sardegna, and Sicilia. Its distribution also extends to New York and Turkey-in-Europe.

Description

Anthoxanthum ovatum is a grass species belonging to the Poaceae family. It was formally published in 1816 by Lag. The species is found across various parts of southern Europe and North Africa, including the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, the Balkans, and the Maghreb region. It is also present on several Mediterranean islands such as Corse, Sardegna, and Sicilia. Additionally, it occurs in New York and in the European portion of Turkey. This grass is adapted to a range of habitats within these regions, reflecting its ecological versatility.

Distribution

Portugal Continental · SE · Algeria · Corse · France · Greece · Italy · Morocco · New York · Sardegna · Sicilia · Spain · Tunisia · Turkey-in-Europe · Yugoslavia

Synonyms

Anthoxanthum aristatumAnthoxanthum aristatum subsp. macranthumAnthoxanthum lasianthumAnthoxanthum odoratum f. macranthumAnthoxanthum odoratum subsp. ovatumAnthoxanthum ovatum f. exsertumAnthoxanthum ovatum var. exsertumAnthoxanthum ovatum subsp. macranthumAnthoxanthum odoratum var. ovatumAnthoxanthum odoratum var. exsertumAnthoxanthum ovatum f. marmorae

Related species