Annual Meadow-grass
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Annual Meadow-grass
Poa annua
Annual Meadow-grass is a soft green plant that grows in many places. It loves to spread out in gardens and parks, making the ground look nice and green.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Annual Meadow-grass has bright green, boat-shaped leaves that often have a crinkled appearance. It produces small, airy clusters of greenish-white flowers (spikelets) on delicate stems, sometimes with a reddish tinge at the base.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusPoa
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Annual Meadow-grass can grow underground roots up to a foot deep!
It can produce thousands of seeds from just one tiny plant!
Its leaves are often called "boat-shaped" because of their folded tips.
You can find this grass growing on every continent, even Antarctica!
Special abilities
Ability
Quick Sprout Master
Annual Meadow-grass can sprout and flower incredibly fast, allowing it to complete its life cycle even in short growing windows.
Ability
Mower Marvel
This grass has a special ability to flower and produce seeds even when cut very short, helping it survive constant mowing.
Ability
Anywhere Adaptor
Annual Meadow-grass can self-pollinate, meaning it doesn't need external help to make seeds and can reproduce in isolation.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Grass-Like
Grass-like plants are herbaceous plants that visually resemble true grasses, typically having long, narrow leaves.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always stay on paths when walking in grassy areas to avoid hidden bumps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Annual Meadow-grass?
The easiest way to identify Annual Meadow-grass is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Annual Meadow-grass?
5-30 cm
How wide does Annual Meadow-grass spread?
10-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Annual Meadow-grass?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Annual Meadow-grass bloom?
Year-round
Is Annual Meadow-grass edible?
Yes
Is Annual Meadow-grass toxic?
None
What is Annual Meadow-grass's lifecycle?
Annual
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