A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Washington State
Hosted by the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum
Hosted by the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum
Last updated 1/1/2024 by David Giblin.
Puccinellia distans (Jacq.) Parl.[FNA24, HC, HC2]
European alkaligrass, weeping alkaligrass
Publication: Fl. Ital. 1: 367. 1848.
Origin: Introduced from Eurasia
selected vouchers: WTU
Notes: Note different authority for specific name, H&C vs. FNA.
FNA24: "Puccinellia distans is a Eurasian native, reportedly introduced in North America, where it is widespread, particularly as a weed in non-littoral environments, including the margins of salted roads. It is also found occasionally in coastal environments."
References: (none)
Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
Poa distans Jacq.
Puccinellia distans (Jacq.) Parl. ssp. distans
Puccinellia distans (Jacq.) Parl. var. tenuis (Uechtr.) Fernald & Weath.
Puccinellia retroflexa (Curtis) Holmb.
Puccinellia suksdorfii H. St. John
Pucciniella distans (L.) Parl
