Arabian Grass

Schismus arabicus

"Schismus arabicus" is a species of grass known by the common name Arabian schismus. It is native to northern Africa, temperate Asia, and it is also known as an introduced species in the southwestern United States. It grows in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas.
Schismus arabicus S Jordan, N Wadi Rum. When the plant moves in the wind it forms ad nice circle in the sand. Geotagged,Jordan,Schismus arabicus,Spring

Appearance

It is an annual grass with stems growing up to 16 centimeters long and lined with threadlike leaves. The short inflorescence bears spikelets under a centimeter long.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderPoales
FamilyPoaceae
GenusSchismus
SpeciesS. arabicus
Photographed in
Jordan