What is the grass tussock?

Tussock grass is a type of grass that does not form lawns, but instead grows in clusters or tufts. The grass of the Tussock, sometimes called a bunch of grass in North America, belongs to the Poaceae family and are perennials. They differ very much in appearance: some species grow up to 7 feet (2 m) high and others are only a few inches (about 5 cm). Many types of tussock grass are durable and can benefit even in poor soil and under dry or otherwise difficult conditions, which is one of the reasons why they can be found in almost every part of the world, in many different types of climatic zones and habitats - tropics, wetlands, alpine areas, tundra, deserts, pastures, forests and beaches. Different species are originally from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia and New Zealand.

Some tussock grass, such as blue, are used as garden plants. They are awarded for their hardness and drought toleration and for their extensive root systems that can help control soil erosion. Other types of grass tussock,Such as June grass, they are even used as a low maintenance cover, for example on harsh golf courses, but although it is durable, it does not tolerate high traffic.

In some areas, most often found in mild areas of the southern hemisphere, Tussock Grass is a dominant form of plant life. Such Tussock pastures can be found in New Zealand, South and East Africa, as well as Argentina and Australia. New Zealand is home to many unique types of tussock grass. One of them is called snow grass. In addition to being hardy, this Tussock grass is known both extremely and for its longevity, and some of the individual plants are many hundreds of years old.

The Poaceae family, which includes Tussock grass, is sometimes referred to as "real grass". The real grassland to some defining characteristics. Among the most important: they are flowering plants that have afteruze one embryo leaf; Have hollow stems with knots from which the leaves grow; Have small flowers that do not have petals that are grouped into the tip and which are pollinated by wind rather than insects; And instead of fruit they carry a grain that is basically a seed and fruit combined into one.

Graces are of great importance to human beings. The main food crops such as rice, wheat, sugar cane and corn are different kinds of grass. Other types of grass, including many Tussock grass, are valuable to people as nutritional forage for livestock. The grass of tussocks and grass in general are also important as food sources and habitats for wild animals, birds and insects.