big quaking grass

Briza maxima is a grass species found in various parts of the world. It is native to Northern Africa, Western Asia, and Southern Europe. The plant has been introduced to and is now cultivated or naturalized in the British Isles, the Azores, Australasia, the western United States, Central and South America, and Hawaii. It is part of the Poaceae family and is commonly referred to as big quaking grass. Its distribution includes regions such as British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Açores, Madeira, Portugal Continental, BR, Corvo Island, Faial Island, Flores Island, Graciosa Island, Pico Island, Santa Maria Island, São Jorge Island, São Miguel Island, Terceira Island, and Desertas.