Bristle grass (Trisetum spicatum, Pl. Eur. 1: 59 (1890))

Family: Poaceae

Author: (L.) K.Richt.

Bibliography: Pl. Eur. 1: 59 (1890)

Year: 1890

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Trisetum

Vegetable: False

Observations: Unknown

Description

Bristle grass, scientifically recognized as Trisetum spicatum, belongs to the Poaceae family, a large and important family of grasses. This perennial grass species has been recorded historically in the botanical literature, specifically noted in Pl. Eur. (Volume 1, page 59) published in 1890 by the author (L.) K.Richt.

Trisetum spicatum is characterized by its bristle-like spikelets, which is where it derives its common name, Bristle grass. Despite its historical recognition, there remains an air of mystery surrounding this species due to the limited observations and research reported over the years. This lack of detailed observations poses a potential area for future botanical studies.

The Poaceae family, to which Bristle grass belongs, is vital in various ecosystems, providing essential functions such as soil stabilization and serving as a food source for numerous wildlife species. Bristle grass, with its resilient and adaptive nature, contributes to these ecological services, although specific roles and adaptions of Trisetum spicatum remain less documented, inviting further study and exploration.

In summary, Bristle grass (Trisetum spicatum) stands as an intriguing species within the expansive Poaceae family, recognized in botanical annals yet still holding many secrets waiting to be uncovered by future botanical investigations.

Common Names

Eng: bristle grass, northern oat grass, spike trisetum
Nor: axbunke, krin-ax
Swe: fjällhavre, axtåtel
Deu: ähren-goldhafer
Sme: duottarhávvar
En: Bristle grass, Northern oat grass, Spike trisetum
De: Ähren-Goldhafer
Se: Duottarhávvar
No: Axbunke, Krin-ax
Sv: Fjällhavre, Axtåtel

Synonyms

Distribution

Additional Images

Flower

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Habit

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Fruit

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Other

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Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2704353)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Trisetum spicatum (L.) K.Richt.)

Specifications

Growth form: Bunch

Growth habit: Graminoid

Growth rate: Moderate

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 4.9

Light: 9

Atmospheric humidity: 6

Soil nutriments: 1