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Muhlenbergia spiciformis
Muhlenbergia spiciformis Trin.
Longawn Muhly
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Muhlenbergia parviglumis
USDA Symbol: MUSP4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: NM , TXWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Muhlenbergia spiciformis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Muhlenbergia spiciformis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Muhlenbergia spiciformis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-27Research By: DEW