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Internal ID UUID64403250382c9805956235
Scientific name Polypogon interruptus
Authority Kunth
First published in Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 134 (1816)

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Polypogon interruptus, also known as ditch rabbitsfoot grass or ditch beard grass, is a type of grass. It is commonly found in ditches and other wet areas, and is known for its distinctive appearance with long, drooping awns. This species of grass is often used for erosion control and is also considered a valuable forage plant for livestock. Its unique name and appearance make it a recognizable and important species in the plant world.

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Scientific name Authority First published in
Alopecurus interruptus Poir. Encycl. , Suppl. 5: 495 (1817)
Polypogon brachyatherus Phil. Anales Univ. Chile 94: 8 (1896)
Polypogon breviaristatus Phil. Anales Univ. Chile 94: 8 (1896)
Polypogon cachinalensis Phil. Fl. Atacam. : 54 (1860)
Polypogon interruptus var. breviaristatus É.Desv. in Gay Fl. Chil. 6: 298 (1854)
Polypogon interruptus var. longiaristatus É.Desv. in Gay Fl. Chil. 6: 298 (1854)
Polypogon littoralis var. interruptus (Kunth) Kuntze Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(3): 367 (1898)
Polypogon microstachys Phil. Fl. Atacam. : 54 (1860)
Polypogon tarapacanus Phil. Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 8: 82 (1891)
Polypogon interruptus var. longearistata E.Desv. Fl. Chil. 6: 298 1854

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Language Common/alternative name
English ditch rabbitsfoot grass

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- Native
  • Northern America
    • Mexico
      • Mexico Central
      • Mexico Northeast
      • Mexico Northwest
      • Mexico Southwest
    • North-central U.S.A.
      • Nebraska
      • Oklahoma
      • Wisconsin
    • Northeastern U.S.A.
      • New York
    • Northwestern U.S.A.
      • Colorado
      • Oregon
      • Washington
      • Wyoming
    • South-central U.S.A.
      • New Mexico
      • Texas
    • Southeastern U.S.A.
      • Louisiana
    • Southwestern U.S.A.
      • Arizona
      • California
      • Nevada
      • Utah
  • Southern America
    • Northern South America
      • Venezuela
    • Southern South America
      • Argentina Northeast
      • Argentina Northwest
      • Chile Central
      • Chile North
      • Chile South
    • Western South America
      • Bolivia
      • Colombia
      • Ecuador
      • Peru

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Database ID/link to page
World Flora Online wfo-0000894689
Flora of Alabama 5473
Canadensys 23636
USDA Plants POIN7
Tropicos 25512440
KEW urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418692-1
The Plant List kew-438072
Open Tree Of Life 3951195
NCBI Taxonomy 1940275
Nature Serve 2.139290
IPNI 418692-1
iNaturalist 59099
GBIF 5289915
Freebase /m/080d02n
WisFlora 4599
EPPO POHIN
EOL 1114627
Calflora (Californian flora) 6782
USDA GRIN 29315
Wikipedia Polypogon_interruptus

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