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Dichanthelium dichotomum
Dichanthelium dichotomum (L.) Gould
Cypress Panicgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DIDI6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (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
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: The flowers (florets) of grasses are often minute and therefore inconspicuous. The flowers of this grass genus remain closed and are self-pollinated.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Master Naturalists - Lost Pines Chapter - Bastrop, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dichanthelium dichotomum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dichanthelium dichotomum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dichanthelium dichotomum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-04-16Research By: TWC Staff