Heinäkasvit
Heinäkasvit, also known as grasses, form a large and diverse family of flowering plants called Poaceae. This family is one of the most important in the world, playing a crucial role in ecosystems and human society. Grasses are characterized by their slender, often hollow stems, narrow leaves with parallel veins, and inflorescences that are typically spikes or panicles. Their flowers are usually wind-pollinated and lack the bright petals common in many other plant families.
The distribution of grasses is nearly global, found in a vast range of habitats from tropical rainforests
Humans have a long and significant relationship with heinäkasvit. Cereal grains like wheat, rice, corn, and