About Aeluropus lagopodioides
Aeluropus lagopodioides (Aeluropus lagopodioides) is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in salt marshes, coastal sands and alkaline soils. It occurs across North Africa from Morocco to Somalia; Sicily and Cyprus through Middle East to Central Asia, India and Pakistan. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Aeluropus lagopodioides
- Genus
- Aeluropus
- Family
- POACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Salt marshes, coastal sands and alkaline soils
- Distribution
- North Africa from Morocco to Somalia; Sicily and Cyprus through Middle East to Central Asia, India and Pakistan
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Poaceae
Grass family
Aeluropus lagopodioides belongs to the Poaceae family.
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