The present study aims to survey the species of Poaceae in fragments of Atlantic Forest in Pernambuco state. Samplings were conducted between 2005 and 2008, with increased efforts between February 2007 and May 2008. The identification of species followed the usual methods in taxonomy and distribution data were obtained in the literature and surveys on specific databases. As a result, were identified 54 species and classified into 31 genera. This work presents identification keys, comments on the distribution of species and the habitats on which each was found.
herbs; grasses; Atlantic Forest; lownland forests; Pernambuco endemism center
