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Tetrapogon bidentatus ''Tetrapogon'' is a genus of grasses. The name ''Tetrapogon'' derives from the Greek roots ''tetra-'' and ''pogon'', meaning "four" and "beard", respectively, in reference to the tufts of hairs on the plant. The species in this genus are dis ...

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Tetrapogon cenchriformis ''Tetrapogon'' is a genus of grasses. The name ''Tetrapogon'' derives from the Greek roots ''tetra-'' and ''pogon'', meaning "four" and "beard", respectively, in reference to the tufts of hairs on the plant. The species in this genus are dis ...

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Tetrapogon tenellus ''Tetrapogon'' is a genus of grasses. The name ''Tetrapogon'' derives from the Greek roots ''tetra-'' and ''pogon'', meaning "four" and "beard", respectively, in reference to the tufts of hairs on the plant. The species in this genus are dis ...

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Tetrapogon villosus ''Tetrapogon'' is a genus of grasses. The name ''Tetrapogon'' derives from the Greek roots ''tetra-'' and ''pogon'', meaning "four" and "beard", respectively, in reference to the tufts of hairs on the plant. The species in this genus are distri ...

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Chloris In Greek mythology, the name Chloris (; Greek Χλωρίς ''Chlōrís'', from χλωρός ''chlōrós'', meaning "greenish-yellow", "pale green", "pale", "pallid", or "fresh") appears in a variety of contexts. Some clearly refer to different char ...

'' * ''Tetrapogon flabellatus - Chloris flabellata'' * ''Tetrapogon mossambicensis - Chloris mossambicensis'' * ''Tetrapogon tetrastachys - Chloris montana''

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Chloridoideae Poaceae genera {{Chloridoideae-stub