Poa bulbosa
Pȃturin vivipare
Bulbous Meadow Grass
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | purple |
| Flower size | spikelet 3-5 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 5-40 cm |
Description
Full name is Poa bulbosa var. vivipara. The name ‘Poa’ comes from Greek meaning fodder. A grass that is bulbous at the base and grows in tufts on dry, rocky, calcareous soil.
The seeds germinate before separating from the mother plant.
Flowers
The flowers at the end of the stalks are in loose clusters, giving the grass a wispy appearance.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Short, narrow, flat or furrowed, 1-2 mm wide; smooth but rough at the margins.
Fruits Seeds
Caryopsis: a dry fruit, grain.
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