Trisetum

Trisetum
Trisetum flavescens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Supertribe: Poodae
Tribe: Poeae
Subtribe: Aveninae
Genus: Trisetum
Pers. 1805 not (Besser ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Trin. 1830
Type species
Trisetum flavescens
(L.) P. Beauv.
Species

See list of Trisetum species

Synonyms
  • Rupestrina Prov.
  • Trisetarium Poir.

Trisetum is a genus of plants in the grass family, widespread in temperate, subarctic, and alpine habitats in much of the world. Oatgrass is a common name for plants in this genus.