Agnesia

Agnesia is a genus of herbaceous South American bamboo in the grass family. It is named in honor of agrostologist (botanical specialist in the area of grasses) Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963). The only known species is Agnesia lancifolia, native to lowland tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia and Peru.

Agnesia

Agnesia is a genus of herbaceous South American bamboo in the grass family. It is named in honor of agrostologist (botanical specialist in the area of grasses) Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963). The only known species is Agnesia lancifolia, native to lowland tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia and Peru.