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Briza maxima
big quakinggrass
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; southwestern British Columbia to California; also in the southwestern U.S. and northeastern North America.
Habitat: Dry to moist roadsides, wastelots, meadows, and other disturbed, open areas.
Flowers: May-June
Origin: Introduced Europe
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Briza maxima L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 70. 1753. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 70. 1753. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Briza maxima in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Briza maxima checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Briza maxima information.
E-Flora BC: Briza maxima atlas page.
CalPhotos: Briza maxima photos.
USDA Plants: Briza maxima information.
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