Achnatherum roshevitzii

Roshevich's achnatherum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Achnatherum
Species: A. roshevitzii
Binomial name
Achnatherum roshevitzii
Mussajev

Roshevich's achnatherum (Achnatherum roshevitzii) 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.

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