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Arrhenatherum elatius

Authority (L.) P. Beauv. ex J.S. Presi & C. Presl Family Liliopsida:Commelinidae:Cyperales:Gramineae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 3387

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A loosely tufted grass with stout culms up to 100-150 cm tall. USES Used for pasture and hay. GROWING PERIOD Perennial, growing spring to autumn. It is well adapted for cutting 2-3 times a year. COMMON NAMES Meadow oat grass, False Oat grass, Tall oat grass, French rye grass, Avoine elevee, Frenasse, Fromental, Ray-grass francais, Azekkoun, Sha'ferug. FURTHER INF Scientific synonym: Avena elatior. Meadow oat grass is native of North Africa and western Asia. It can be found at elevations between sea level and 3000 m.
Sources
Grassland Index Kernick M 1978 pp 65-75 [TEXT, FER, RAIN, USE] Roecklein J 1987 pp 185 [USE, DRA] Duke J 1979 pp 94 [PH, RAIN, TEMP] Duke J 1975 pp 7 [PH, RAIN, TEMP] Kernick M 1961 pp 38 [PHO] Ahlgreen G 1956 pp 212-214 [FER, TEXT, DRA, LIG, USE]