Poa acicularifolia
| Poa acicularifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Pooideae |
| Genus: | Poa |
| Species: | P. acicularifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Poa acicularifolia Buchanan
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Poa acicularifolia is a perennial species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to New Zealand and grows in temperate regions.[1]
Subspecies
There are currently two subspecies in Poa acicularifolia. They are Poa acicularifolia subsp. acicularifolia and Poa acicularifolia subsp. ophitalis.[1]
Poa acicularifolia subsp. acicularifolia
This subspecies is also commonly known as the limestone cushion poa. It is small and blue-green in color. It can be found on montane and subalpine grasslands. While it is naturally uncommon, it is still at risk due to the spread of hawkweeds and other grasses.[2]
Poa acicularifolia subsp. ophitalis
This subspecies is native to subalpine regions of New Zealand. It is naturally uncommon due to it living in small areas.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Poa acicularifolia Buchanan | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Poa acicularifolia subsp. acicularifolia". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Poa acicularifolia subsp. ophitalis". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 3 July 2025.