Southern Europe, western Asia, northern Africa
A winter annual grass that grows up to 18 in (46 cm) tall.
Not an ornamental species. Planted for grazing but has minimal forage value.
by Matt LavinCommon Name(s)
North Africa grass, wiregrass
Synonym(s)
Avena dubia, Avena fertilis , Avena tenuis, Avena triaristata, Gaudinia tenuis, Festuca tenuis, Heteranthus dubius, Trisetum tenue, Ventenata avenacea, Ventenata bromoides
Is this plant a cultivar? No
Life History: Annual
Growth Form: grass
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