Latin name: Schismus barbatus (L.) Thell. Pronunciation: SKIS-mus bar-BAY-tus Common name: Common Mediterranean grass Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Dry, open, disturbed areas to 4000', desert and cismontane, native to southern Europe and Africa Blooming period: March to April Name derivations: 1) Schismus 2) barbatus |
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