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Windmill grasses (Chloris)
Windmill grasses look like clumps of long stems with spikes at the top. These tropical or subtropical plants can be found on beaches, in pastures, or by roadsides and are grown as attractive wild grasses. When planted in soil, these plants can also help to improve the fertility of the soil or stop erosion.
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Key Facts About Windmill grasses

Attributes of Windmill grasses

Leaf type
Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Windmill grasses

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Distribution of Windmill grasses

Distribution Map of Windmill grasses

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How to Grow and Care for Windmill grasses

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The windmill grasses genus, including popular species like windmill grasses virgata, has simple care needs. Basic Care Needs involve full sun exposure, moderate watering, and neutral to slightly alkaline well-drained soil. Optimal growing temperatures range between 20-30°C. Common Challenges include root rot caused by waterlogging and infestation by aphids or scale insects. With Seasonal Considerations, watering should adjust according to rainfall patterns to prevent waterlogging. The windmill grasses genus doesn't require significant seasonal changes in care, though protecting from frost is vital in winter.
More Info About Caring for Windmill grasses
species

Exploring the Windmill grasses Plants

8 most common species:
Chloris barbata
Swollen fingergrass
Swollen fingergrass (Chloris barbata) is a common grass in tropical and subtropical regions including the Pacific islands. It spreads rapidly in disturbed land, overgrazed fields, and road verges and can grow in saline soils. Although it is not highly palatable, cattle will eat the young grass.
Chloris virgata
Feathery rhodes grass
Feathery rhodes grass grows in bunches of about a dozen feathery spikes, which give it its name. It is a strong form of grass that can develop in different environments, including disturbed areas such as along railroads. This grass can grow to about 50 cm in one year.
Chloris verticillata
Tumble windmill grass
Tumble windmill grass (Chloris verticillata) is a hardy perennial grass indigenous to North America. For thousands of years, the thunderous bison herds of the Great Plains feasted on it. The genus name comes from Chloris, a mythological Greek nymph who, in Ancient Greek legend, Zephyrus abducted and transformed into Flora, goddess of spring.
Chloris pycnothrix
Spiderweb chloris
Spiderweb chloris is a perennial grass found in floodplains, montane grasslands, miombo, and river woodlands. It is an invasive species that is used as fodder and hay but is considered a weed to turf lawns.
Chloris cucullata
Hooded windmill grass
Hooded windmill grass (Chloris cucullata) is a perennial warm season grass native to the United States and commonly found growing in Texas and New Mexico. It blooms in spring with tall stalks of tiny, light brown flowers that attract butterflies and insects. It provides grazing for wildlife and its seeds are a food source for small animals and birds.
Chloris gayana
Rhodes grass
Rhodes grass is a versatile grass that is useful as forage for livestock or for making hay. Plant breeders have developed numerous cultivars of this grass for different growing conditions and uses in tropical and subtropical regions.
Chloris formosana
Chloris formosana
Chloris formosana is a resilient grass species indigenous to Taiwan's landscapes. This hardy plant typically presents itself with slender, upright stems and long, narrow leaves that taper to a point, boasting a light green hue. Its tolerance for various soil types and drought conditions is testament to its adaptability, allowing it to thrive in a range of environments from roadside verges to open fields, where it sways gracefully in the breeze.
Chloris submutica
Mexican windmill grass
Mexican windmill grass is a resilient grass species thriving in open, often sandy habitats. Its slender, upright stems, typically less than a foot tall, support narrow leaves and spiked seed heads. The plant’s modest height and tough foliage allow it to adapt to arid conditions, conserving moisture and resisting grazing. Distinctive small, purplish spikelets bloom under the sun’s intense rays, contributing to the grassland’s ecological diversity.

All Species of Windmill grasses

Swollen fingergrass
Chloris barbata
Swollen fingergrass
Swollen fingergrass (Chloris barbata) is a common grass in tropical and subtropical regions including the Pacific islands. It spreads rapidly in disturbed land, overgrazed fields, and road verges and can grow in saline soils. Although it is not highly palatable, cattle will eat the young grass.
Feathery rhodes grass
Chloris virgata
Feathery rhodes grass
Feathery rhodes grass grows in bunches of about a dozen feathery spikes, which give it its name. It is a strong form of grass that can develop in different environments, including disturbed areas such as along railroads. This grass can grow to about 50 cm in one year.
Tumble windmill grass
Chloris verticillata
Tumble windmill grass
Tumble windmill grass (Chloris verticillata) is a hardy perennial grass indigenous to North America. For thousands of years, the thunderous bison herds of the Great Plains feasted on it. The genus name comes from Chloris, a mythological Greek nymph who, in Ancient Greek legend, Zephyrus abducted and transformed into Flora, goddess of spring.
Spiderweb chloris
Chloris pycnothrix
Spiderweb chloris
Spiderweb chloris is a perennial grass found in floodplains, montane grasslands, miombo, and river woodlands. It is an invasive species that is used as fodder and hay but is considered a weed to turf lawns.
Hooded windmill grass
Chloris cucullata
Hooded windmill grass
Hooded windmill grass (Chloris cucullata) is a perennial warm season grass native to the United States and commonly found growing in Texas and New Mexico. It blooms in spring with tall stalks of tiny, light brown flowers that attract butterflies and insects. It provides grazing for wildlife and its seeds are a food source for small animals and birds.
Rhodes grass
Chloris gayana
Rhodes grass
Rhodes grass is a versatile grass that is useful as forage for livestock or for making hay. Plant breeders have developed numerous cultivars of this grass for different growing conditions and uses in tropical and subtropical regions.
Chloris formosana
Chloris formosana
Chloris formosana
Chloris formosana is a resilient grass species indigenous to Taiwan's landscapes. This hardy plant typically presents itself with slender, upright stems and long, narrow leaves that taper to a point, boasting a light green hue. Its tolerance for various soil types and drought conditions is testament to its adaptability, allowing it to thrive in a range of environments from roadside verges to open fields, where it sways gracefully in the breeze.
Mexican windmill grass
Chloris submutica
Mexican windmill grass
Mexican windmill grass is a resilient grass species thriving in open, often sandy habitats. Its slender, upright stems, typically less than a foot tall, support narrow leaves and spiked seed heads. The plant’s modest height and tough foliage allow it to adapt to arid conditions, conserving moisture and resisting grazing. Distinctive small, purplish spikelets bloom under the sun’s intense rays, contributing to the grassland’s ecological diversity.
Spreading windmill grass
Chloris divaricata
Spreading windmill grass
Spreading windmill grass is a resilient grass species that thrives in open, sunny areas. Its most notable feature is the distinctly branched, spreading panicles that give it a windswept appearance. The long, slender leaves complement this unique arrangement. This adaptability allows spreading windmill grass to flourish in a variety of soil types, an attribute that has contributed greatly to its wide distribution and ecological success.
Australian finger grass
Chloris truncata
Australian finger grass
Australian finger grass is a resilient Australian-native grass often found in dry, open spaces. It withstands harsh climates by growing in dense tufts that shelter its base. This perennial plant features slender, rolled leaves and distinctive seed heads with spiky, wind-catching awns, aiding in seed dispersal. Australian finger grass thrives in poor soils, showcasing nature's tenacity in adversity.
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Chloris
Windmill grasses look like clumps of long stems with spikes at the top. These tropical or subtropical plants can be found on beaches, in pastures, or by roadsides and are grown as attractive wild grasses. When planted in soil, these plants can also help to improve the fertility of the soil or stop erosion.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
info

Key Facts About Windmill grasses

Attributes of Windmill grasses

Leaf type
Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Windmill grasses

distribution

Distribution of Windmill grasses

Distribution Map of Windmill grasses

distribution map
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
care detail

How to Grow and Care for Windmill grasses

The windmill grasses genus, including popular species like windmill grasses virgata, has simple care needs. Basic Care Needs involve full sun exposure, moderate watering, and neutral to slightly alkaline well-drained soil. Optimal growing temperatures range between 20-30°C. Common Challenges include root rot caused by waterlogging and infestation by aphids or scale insects. With Seasonal Considerations, watering should adjust according to rainfall patterns to prevent waterlogging. The windmill grasses genus doesn't require significant seasonal changes in care, though protecting from frost is vital in winter.
More Info About Caring for Windmill grasses
species

Exploring the Windmill grasses Plants

8 most common species:
Chloris barbata
Swollen fingergrass
Swollen fingergrass (Chloris barbata) is a common grass in tropical and subtropical regions including the Pacific islands. It spreads rapidly in disturbed land, overgrazed fields, and road verges and can grow in saline soils. Although it is not highly palatable, cattle will eat the young grass.
Chloris virgata
Feathery rhodes grass
Feathery rhodes grass grows in bunches of about a dozen feathery spikes, which give it its name. It is a strong form of grass that can develop in different environments, including disturbed areas such as along railroads. This grass can grow to about 50 cm in one year.
Chloris verticillata
Tumble windmill grass
Tumble windmill grass (Chloris verticillata) is a hardy perennial grass indigenous to North America. For thousands of years, the thunderous bison herds of the Great Plains feasted on it. The genus name comes from Chloris, a mythological Greek nymph who, in Ancient Greek legend, Zephyrus abducted and transformed into Flora, goddess of spring.
Chloris pycnothrix
Spiderweb chloris
Spiderweb chloris is a perennial grass found in floodplains, montane grasslands, miombo, and river woodlands. It is an invasive species that is used as fodder and hay but is considered a weed to turf lawns.
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All Species of Windmill grasses

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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
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Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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