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Danthonia compressa
Danthonia compressa Austin
Flattened Oatgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Danthonia allenii
USDA Symbol: DACO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Pubescence: Scabrous
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WVCanada: NS , PE
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Find Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL | FACU | FACU | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Danthonia compressa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Danthonia compressa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Danthonia compressa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-04-16Research By: TWC Staff