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Polypogon monspeliensis - (L.)Desf.

Common Name Annual Beardgrass, Annual rabbitsfoot grass
Family Poaceae or Gramineae
USDA hardiness 7-10
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Damp pastures near the sea in southern England and the Channel Islands[17]. A casual in other parts of the country[17].
Range Southwestern Europe, including Britain, Mediterranean, Ethiopia, Azores, S. Africa..
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Weed Potential Yes
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Frost Hardy Moist Soil Full sun
Polypogon monspeliensis Annual Beardgrass, Annual rabbitsfoot grass


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Polypogon monspeliensis Annual Beardgrass, Annual rabbitsfoot grass
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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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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

If available other names are mentioned here

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

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

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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(L.)Desf.

Botanical References

17200

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