Achnatherum roshevitzii
Achnatherum roshevitzii (Roshevich's achnatherum) is a species of grass that is endemic to Azerbaijan, and is only known from the Quba District. It occurs on sandy grasslands in lower montane areas. This species is threatened by overgrazing and hay making activities, and there are no conservation measures in place.
| Roshevich's achnatherum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Achnatherum |
| Species: | A. roshevitzii |
| Binomial name | |
| Achnatherum roshevitzii Mussajev | |
References
- Ali-Zade, V. (2014). "Achnatherum roshevitzii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2014: e.T199866A2615479. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T199866A2615479.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
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