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Cenchrus myosuroides
Cenchrus myosuroides Kunth
Big Sandbur
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Cenchropsis myosuroides
USDA Symbol: CEMY
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , SC , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FACU | UPL | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cenchrus myosuroides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cenchrus myosuroides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cenchrus myosuroides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-05-16Research By: cbr