English; Tufted hairgrass; Tufted tussock grass.
Family:
Poaceae.
Region: temperate regions worldwide; Europe, Asia, North America, South America.
Habitat: wide range of habitats; meadows, wetlands, marshes, moist grasslands, coastal areas; thrives in moist, well-drained soils; tolerates both full sun and partial shade; grows during the cooler months of spring and fall; tolerates occasional flooding and saline soils, ideal for coastal and wetland areas; can withstand drought once established .
Use: ornamental, in gardens and landscaping; provides habitat for wildlife, insects, birds; stabilize soils, prevent erosion, especially in riparian and wetland areas; grazing material for livestock
BotanyHerb; grass; perennial, tussock-forming, dense, tufted growth habit; growing 60–120 cm tall.
Root: fibrous, with a dense clumping root system.
Leaves: narrow; flat; long; dark green; forming a basal rosette; rough; up to 60 cm long.
Inflorescence: open, airy panicle; 10 to 30 cm long; with numerous small spikelets; panicle has a delicate, feathery appearance; greenish to golden brown as it matures.
Flowers: small, inconspicuous; each spikelet contains several florets.
Pollination: wind.