Triglochin barrelieri

Triglochin barrelieri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Juncaginaceae
Genus: Triglochin
Species:
T. barrelieri
Binomial name
Triglochin barrelieri
Distribution map
Synonyms

Triglochin barrelieri var. maura Pau

Triglochin barrelieri is a species of plant that belongs to the Juncaginaceae family, usually referred to as the arrowgrass family.[1]

Description

Bulbous arrowgrass is another name for Triglochin barrelieri. Tri-, which means three, and -glochis, which means pointed, are the origins of the name Triglochin, which alludes to the pointy ends of the fruiting ovary. (Origin: Greek) It blooms between March and April. Its blossoms are reported to be unnoticeable and not highly poisonous to other environmental organisms.[2]

Habitat

Water pools on karst limestone, such as those seen on garigue and valley sides, are Malta's preferred habitat. Native to the Maltese Islands, and existed before humans.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Juncaginaceae: Arrow Grass Family. Identify plants and flowers". www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  2. 1 2 Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Triglochin barrelieri (Bulbous Arrowgrass) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". www.maltawildplants.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
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