Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
POLYPOGON Desfontaines, Fl. Atlant. 1: 66. 1798 ("1800").
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TYPE: Polypogon monspeliensis (Linnaeus) Desfontaines (Alopecurus monspeliensis Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polypogon maritimus | MEDITERRANEAN RABBITSFOOTGRASS | Not Native OBL (NWPL) FAC (DEP) | ||
| Polypogon monspeliensis | RABBITSFOOTGRASS | Not Native FACW (NWPL) FAC (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Glumes hispidulous proximally, deeply lobed, lobes 0.3-1.2 mm long; lemmas unawned or awns <1 mm long
1. Glumes hispidulous throughout, shallowly lobed, lobes 0.1-0.2 mm long; lemmas awns 0.5-1(4.5) mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetotropis | Chaetotropis Kunth, Revis. Gramin. 72. 1829. | TYPE: Chaetotropis chilensis Kunth | |
| Nowodworskya | Nowodworskya J. Presl, in C. Presl, Reliq. Haenk. 1: 351. 1830. | TYPE: Nowodworskya agrostoides J. Presl | |
| Santia | Santia Savi, Mem. Soc. Ital. Modena 8: 479. 1799. | TYPE: Santia plumosa Savi |