The feather grass plant is recognized by the characteristic dense bundles of long, flexible flower buds above the peduncles. It is of great importance in various natural processes. To make up this view, you need to know where the feather grass grows?
In what natural zone does feather grass grow?
The feather-grass grows in the steppe and plays a very important role in her life. Further, let us consider what is the significance of the steppe feather grass:
- Effect of feather grass on soil fertility . Steppe plants accumulate a green mass, which determines the high fertility of the soil. Here a huge role is played by the "steppe turf", which is formed by dense turf grasses, in particular, feather grass. The connection of the feather grass with the fertility of the earth is known from ancient times.
- Restoration of the steppe virgin soil with feather grass. Plant seeds carry the wind over long distances. They are easily fixed in the soil. Therefore feather grass is able in a short time to sow large areas of land. This is of great importance, since the feather grass in this way displaces the weed vegetation, forms a dense turf and gives the opportunity to gain a foothold in other species of steppe plants.
- Kovyl is a pasture plant in the spring.
Thus, taking into account where the feather grass grows (in which zone), its natural advantages are determined.
Hazardous properties of feather grass
It should be borne in mind that with careless handling feather grass is capable of delivering a lot of trouble. Sharp plant seeds can seriously injure people or animals, they are very difficult to extract. Therefore, getting seeds into the body cavity can cause surgical intervention.
In addition, in any case it is not recommended to bring a bouquet of feather grass to the house. Its seeds can badly affect the respiratory system. Especially it concerns those people who suffer from allergies or asthma .
Where does the feather grass grow in Russia?
In Russia, various types of feather grass grow:
- feather grass - pebble - in the south of Siberia;
- the feather-grass of the Caucasus - in the Caucasus and in Western Siberia;
- feather grassy - in the south of Western Siberia.
- feather grass - in the south of Western Siberia
- Zaversky's feather grass - in the heat-sensing zone of the European part of Russia and in the south of Siberia.
Thus, in Russia feather grass is most often found on the territory of Siberia.
The extensive species diversity of feather grasses testifies to their good adaptability to the climate, soil, vegetation and animal life of a particular territory. Each kind of plant is the result of severe natural selection. Therefore, a variety of feather grass, growing in a certain area, is unique and unrepeatable.