- Goldentop Grass
Taxobox
name = Goldentop Grass
image_width = 220px
regnum =Plant ae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis =Liliopsida
ordo =Poales
familia =Poaceae
genus = "Lamarckia"
species = "L. aurea"
binomial = "Lamarckia aurea"
binomial_authority = (L.) Moench
synonyms = "Cynosurus aureus"Goldentop Grass ("Lamarckia aurea") is a species of grass, the sole species in the genus "Lamarckia". It is an
annual plant , typically 30-45centimetre s in height, with clusters of goldenflower s in apanicle 5-8 cm long and 2-2.5 cm broad.In the
Mediterranean area, where it originates, it is considered a desirable ornamental garden grass, while elsewhere in SouthernIran ,Europe andNorth America it is considered aweed .References
* [http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?8738,9076,9077 Jepson Manual Treatment]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=LAAU USDA Plants Profile]
* [http://herbarium.usu.edu/webmanual/info2.asp?name=Lamarckia_aurea&type=treatment Grass Manual Treatment]
* [http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=photos_index&where-taxon=Lamarckia+aurea Photo gallery]
* [http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/106395/ Dave's Garden]
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