Polypogon monspeliensis Annual Beardgrass, Annual rabbitsfoot grass PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Polypogon monspeliensis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Meadow; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

The plant has been used extensively for food[257]. No further details are given, but it is likely to be the seed that was eaten[K].

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Medicinal Uses

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An infusion of the plant ashes has been used in the treatment of heart palpitations[257].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. The compact silky inflorescence is used in fresh and dried flower arrangements[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ and only just cover the seed[200].

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, Cyprus, Egypt (Sinai), Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russian Federation (Dagestan), Russian Federation-Western Siberia (Western Siberia (south)), Russian Federation (Altay (south)), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, China (w.?), Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku) TROPICAL ASIA: India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan EUROPE: United Kingdom, Russian Federation (Kalmykija, Respublika), Ukraine (incl. Krym), Albania, Bulgaria, Greece (incl. Crete), Croatia, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Spain (incl. Baleares), France (incl. Corsica), Portugal AFRICA: Spain (Canarias), Portugal (Azores, Madeira Islands), Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Somalia

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Author

(L.)Desf.

Botanical References

17200

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Polypogon monspeliensis - (L.)Desf.