Anthoxanthum
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Anthoxanthum is a large genus of true grass with a cosmopolitan distribution. Members of the genus are commonly known as vernalgrass in the United States.
A. odoratum can be found in certain parts of northern Europe; in particular it is sometimes found in acidic bogs such as its occurrence at the Portlethen Moss Nature Reserve in Scotland.
[edit] Selected species
- Anthoxanthum alpinum
- Anthoxanthum aristatum
- Anthoxanthum gracila
- Anthoxanthum odoratum