Aira
Sign in to saveAira is a genus of Old World plants in the grass family, native to western and southern Europe, central and southwest Asia, plus Africa.
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Aira is a genus of Old World plants in the grass family, native to western and southern Europe, central and southwest Asia, plus Africa.
The common name, shared with the similar related genera Deschampsia and Koeleria, is hair-grass, from the very slender leaves and stems. The species typically occur on dry, sandy sites, and grow to 20–40 cm tall.