What is "sclerochloa"

Sclerochloa is a genus of Eurasian and North African plants in the grass family. Hardgrass is a common name for plants in this genus.

1. Sclerochloa dura (L.) P.Beauv. - Europe, Asia, and North Africa from Spain + Morocco to Pakistan + Xinjiang; naturalized in Australia + North America
2. Sclerochloa woronowii (Hack.) Tzvelev - Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Caucasus, Turkey

numerous species now considered better suited to other genera: Catapodium Cutandia Desmazeria Festuca Poa Puccinellia Sphenopus