Aira cupaniana (silver hairgrass) is a species of annual herb in the family Poaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 13 cm. The species is native to southern Europe, North Africa and the Canary Islands. It is an introduced species in Australia.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Silvery hairgrass being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Aira
- Species
- Aira cupaniana
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