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Triraphis
Needlegrass, Triraphis grasses
Triraphis is a genus of grasses (Poaceae: Triraphideae) native to Africa, Arabia, Australia, and Brazil. Commonly called needlegrass, species in this genus inhabit diverse environments from tropical to arid regions. The genus serves as host for specialized smut fungi in the genera Tilletia and Ustilago.