Nardus is a genus of plants belonging to the grass family, containing the single species
Nardus stricta, known as
matgrass. It is placed in its own tribe
Nardeae within the subfamily Pooideae. The name derives from
nardos (νάρδος), the ancient Greek name for this plant. It is not to be confused with spikenard,
Nardostachys jatamansi.
(Wikipedia)