Poa costiniana
Species of grass
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Poa costiniana, also known as bog snow-grass and prickly snow-grass,[1] is a species of grass in the genus Poa.[2] It is an tussock-forming alpine snow grass that is widespread in high-elevation environments, where it is especially common in damp habitats and may form dense, nearly pure swards.[1] The species was discovered by Joyce Winifred Vickery.[3]
| Poa costiniana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Pooideae |
| Genus: | Poa |
| Species: | P. costiniana |
| Binomial name | |
| Poa costiniana Vickery | |
Description
Poa costiniana grows up to 80 cm (2 ft 7 in) high. It has leaf blades 0.3 to 1.75 mm (0.012 to 0.069 in) wide and 7 to 40 cm (3 to 16 in) long, mostly smooth, and rather rigid. The inflorescences are 5 to 20 cm (2 to 8 in) long. Flowering occurs in summer.[4]
Distribution
Poa costiniana is native to Northern Territory, South Australia, and Victoria.[5] It is local to Mount Kosciuszko, with an average elevation of 2,340 metres (7,680 ft).[6]