How to identify Hare's-tail grass (Lagurus ovatus)

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How to identify Hare's-tail grass (Lagurus ovatus)

Hare's-tail grass, also known as Bunnytail

Hare's-tail grass is recognizable by its soft, fluffy seed heads that resemble bunny tails, typically appearing in summer. These seed heads start green but mature to an off-white hue, upon stiff stems reaching up to 20 inches (50 cm) in height. The blade-like leaves of hare's-tail grass are narrow, rolling inward at the margins, and are a blue-green color. The plant forms a compact tuft, presenting a charming, whimsical texture in gardens or as part of dried floral arrangements.

Lifespan: Annual, Biennial, Perennial

Plant Type: Grass

Leaf Type: Semi-evergreen

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Soft, fluffy seed heads resembling bunny tails, turning from green to off-white.

Narrow, rolling blue-green leaves with a textured, wispy appearance.

Distinctive white, plush panicles reaching 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length.

Leaves are 1-4 inches (2.5-10 cm) long, with a pale to medium green color.

Panicles do not emit a strong scent, perfect for whimsical floral arrangements.

Detailed Traits of Hare's-tail grass

Leaf Features

Hare's-tail grass features narrow, linear leaves that are typically 1-4 inches (2.5-10 cm) long and 0.1-0.2 inches (0.3-0.5 cm) wide. The leaves are soft to the touch, with a somewhat hairy texture. They exhibit a pale to medium green color, aligning with a subtly striped, longitudinal vein pattern. These leaves are arranged alternately along the stem, contributing to the plant's wispy and delicate appearance.

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Flower Features

The flowers of hare's-tail grass are characterized by their distinctive white, oval-shaped panicles. Each panicle is densely furry, presenting a soft and plush texture reminiscent of rabbit's fur. The panicles reach about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in length. They do not emanate a notable scent. The unique furry texture makes them a popular choice for cut flower arrangements, lending a whimsical and refined touch to floral displays. Blooming period is typically in summer.

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Key Facts About Hare's-tail grass

Attributes of Hare's-tail grass

Lifespan

Annual, Biennial, Perennial

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

30 cm

Stem Color

Green

Brown

Leaf type

Semi-evergreen

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Scientific Classification of Hare's-tail grass

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Monocotyledons

Order

Grasses, sedges and allies

Family

Grass

Genus

Harestailgrass

Species

Hare's-tail grass (Lagurus ovatus)

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Distribution Map of Hare's-tail grass

Hare's-tail grass is a plant native to the Mediterranean region, including both coastal and inland areas. It has been introduced across various continents, including Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The plant has adapted to these regions and can be found in temperate and sub-temperate zones. Notably, hare's-tail grass is also cultivated, though the extent of its cultivation is not detailed.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Potentially invasive

Exotic

No species reported

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