Family: Poaceae
Scientific Name: Anthoxanthum odoratum
Common Name: Sweet Vernal Grass, Holy Grass, Vanilla Grass, Buffalo Grass
Description | Has a sweet smelling odor when mature or cut. |
Pronunciation | (an-tho-ZAN-thum) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
Hardiness Zone | at least 5 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average, acidic, not soggy |
Flowers | inflorescence, a panicle |
Propagation | seeds |
Native Site | Eurasia |
Misc Facts | Has become an invasive weed in many areas. Odoratum is Latin for "smell as well". Taste comes from a substance called coumarin. |
Notes & Reference | #151-Grasses An Identification Guide (Lauren Brown) |
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