Macrochloa — 1 species

Botanical species in the genus Macrochloa recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Macrochloa tenacissima

Macrochloa tenacissima

Family: Poaceae

Cultivation

Macrochloa tenacissima is native to arid and semi-arid regions of the western Mediterranean, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,200 metres. It is somewhat cold-hardy, and is known to tolerate temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. It can be cultivated in moister regions so long as the soil is well-drained and the winters are not too harsh.

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