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1. Briza

   Briza is a genus of annual and perennial plants in the grass family, native to northern temperate regions of Eurasia, North Africa, and certain islands in the Atlantic.The group is generally referred to as the quaking grasses because the flowers and seedheads shake on their stalks in the slightest breeze. Some of its members are grown as ornamental plants.Briza species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Coleophora lixella. SpeciesBriza humilis M.Bieb. – from Albania to Iran Briza marcowiczii Woronow – Turkey, Caucasus Briza maxima L. – Mediterranean, Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands; naturalized in parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, the Americas, and certain oceanic islands Briza media L. – Europe, Asia, North Africa, Azores, Canary Islands; naturalized in New Zealand and parts of North America Briza minor L. – from Azores + Canary Islands to Iran; naturalized in parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, the Americas, and certain oceanic islandsOver 100 species formerly included in Briza are now placed in other genera, including Agrostis, Airopsis, Chascolytrum, Desmazeria, Desmostachya, Distichlis, Eragrostis, Glyceria, Halopyrum, Neesiochloa, Poa, Tribolium, Trisetum and Uniola.

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1. Briza

   Briza is a genus of annual and perennial grasses in the family Poaceae, native to northern temperate regions. The group is generally referred to as the quaking grasses because the flowers and seedheads shake on their stalks in the slightest breeze. Some of its members are grown as ornamental plants. Briza species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Coleophora lixella. There is much disagreement among authorities regarding the taxonomic boundaries of this genus. As of 2008, there were approximately 19 species, but this is likely to change as species are moved into and out of the genus. Species in widespread cultivation include: ⁕Briza maxima – great quaking grass ⁕Briza media – common quaking grass ⁕Briza minor – lesser quaking grass Other species currently include: ⁕Briza brizoides ⁕Briza erect ⁕Briza humilis - spiked quaking grass ⁕Briza lamarckiana ⁕Briza lindmanii ⁕Briza marcowiczii ⁕Briza rufa ⁕Briza subaristata ⁕Briza uniolae

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of briza in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of briza in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briza
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