Ray-grass-de-france (Arrhenatherum elatius, Fl. Cech.: 17 (1819))

Family: Poaceae

Author: (L.) P.Beauv. ex J.Presl & C.Presl

Bibliography: Fl. Cech.: 17 (1819)

Year: 1819

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Arrhenatherum

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: Macaronesia, Europe to C. Asia and Iran, NW. Africa

Description

Ray-grass-de-france, scientifically known as Arrhenatherum elatius, is a notable species within the Poaceae family. The plant was first documented in a bibliographic reference by Fl. Cech. in 1819 and later identified by the combined observations and nomenclature efforts of L. and further refined by P.Beauv. ex J.Presl & C.Presl.

Arrhenatherum elatius is a prevalent species found across a broad geographical range. Its natural habitat extends from the Macaronesia regions through Europe, covering territories up to Central Asia and Iran, and even reaching as far as Northwestern Africa. This widespread distribution demonstrates its adaptability to various climatic conditions and soil types.

As a member of the Poaceae family, Ray-grass-de-france thrives in a variety of environments, contributing to its reputation as a hearty and versatile plant. Its ability to adapt and flourish in different regions makes it an integral part of local ecosystems, playing a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and offering numerous ecological benefits.

Overall, Arrhenatherum elatius holds significant ecological importance and showcases the remarkable adaptability of the Poaceae family, making it a subject of interest for both botanists and ecologists alike.

Common Names

Dan: almindelig draphavre, draphavre
Eng: bulbous oatgrass, false oat grass, onion couch, onion twitch, onion-root twitch, ray-grass-de-france, tall oatgrass, tall-oat-grass, false oat-grass, tall oat grass, false oatgrass, meadow oatgrass
Deu: glatthafer
Por: aveia-grande, aveia-perene
Ita: avena altissima
Spa: avena-alta
Nor: draphavre
Fra: fromentin, avoine élevée, avoine fromentale, fenasse, fromental, fromental élevé
Nld: glanshaver
Swe: heinäkaura, knylhavre, knölhavre
Fin: heinäkaura
Nno: hestehavre
Nob: hestehavre
Sme: suoidnehávvar
Cym: ceirchwellt tal, maswellt ceirchaidd
En: Ray-grass-de-france, Tall oatgrass, Tall-oat-grass, Bulbous oatgrass, False oat grass, Onion couch, Onion twitch, Onion-root twitch, False Oat-grass, Tall oat grass, False oatgrass, Meadow oatgrass
Da: Almindelig draphavre, Draphavre
Nl: Glanshaver
Fi: Heinäkaura
Fr: Fromentin, Avoine élevée, Avoine fromentale, Fenasse, Fromental, Fromental élevé
De: Glatthafer
It: Avena altissima
Se: Suoidnehávvar
No: Draphavre
Nb: Hestehavre
Nn: Hestehavre
Pt: Aveia-grande, Aveia-perene
Es: Avena-alta
Sv: Heinäkaura, Knylhavre, Knölhavre
Cy: Ceirchwellt Tal, Maswellt Ceirchaidd

Synonyms

• Avena elatior (L.)
• Arrhenatherum avenaceum (P.Beauv.)
• Holcus elatior ((L.) Scop.)
• Avenastrum elatius ((L.) Jess.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Azores (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Føroyar (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iceland (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Alaska (introduced)
• Antipodean Is. (introduced)
• Argentina Northeast (introduced)
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• Argentina South (introduced)
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• Chatham Is. (introduced)
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• Wisconsin (introduced)
• Wyoming (introduced)

Additional Images

Fruit

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Taken Jul 28, 2022 by Andrzej Konstantynowicz (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 28, 2022 by Andrzej Konstantynowicz (cc-by-sa)

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Habit

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Leaf

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Taken Jun 10, 2022 by Ivana Beregszasziová (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 16, 2022 by Beate Liebold (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2022 by Vincent Haupt (cc-by-sa)

Flower

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Other

Taken Jun 12, 2022 by Alexander Baransky (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Aug 1, 2022 by Steven Law (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2704505)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389923-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Arrhenatherum elatius (L.) P.Beauv. ex J.Presl & C.Presl.)

Specifications

Growth