Common Silver Hairgrass
Aira caryophyllea L.
Aira caryophyllea L., known as Common Silver Hairgrass, is a grass species in the Poaceae family. Native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, it has been introduced to other regions, including North America, where it is naturalized and widespread. It is found in diverse locations such as British Columbia, Nova Scotia, the Azores, and parts of South America.
Description
Aira caryophyllea is a bunchgrass species that grows in various habitats across its native and introduced ranges. It is a perennial grass characterized by its slender, silver-tipped leaves and delicate inflorescence. The species has a broad distribution and is commonly found in temperate regions. It was first described in 1753 and is recognized for its adaptability to different environmental conditions.
Other common names
Common Silver HairgrassEuropean Silver HairgrassSilver Hair GrassSilver Hair-GrassSilver HairgrassSilvery Hair GrassSilvery Hairgrass
Distribution
British Columbia · Nova Scotia · Yukon · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · NO · CL · Juan Fernandez Islands · MX · Flanders · AR · Latvia · SE · Vermont-US · CM · AU · LV · FK · Inaccessible Island · Tristan da Cunha · Nightingale Island · Jeju Island
Synonyms
Agrostis caryophylleaAira aggregataAira armoricanaAira bachitiAira baeticaAira canescensAira caryophyllea subsp. armoricanaAira caryophyllea subsp. multiculmisAira caryophyllea var. aggregataAira caryophyllea var. biaristataAira caryophyllea var. latiglumaAira caryophyllea var. majorAira caryophyllea var. minorAira caryophyllea var. multiculmisAira caryophyllea var. reverchoniiAira curtaAira duriusculaAira edouardiiAira fiorianaAira hostiiAira latiglumaAira leersiiAira lensiiAira lenzeiAira mucronulataAira multicaulisAira multiculmisAira nanaAira nebrodensisAira patulipes
