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Beckmannia syzigachne (Steud.) Fern.

American sloughgrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: BESY

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: The florets (flowers) of grasses are usually so minute that they are not visible to the naked eye.

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , IA , ID , IL , KS , ME , MI , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , SD , UT , WA , WI , WY
Canada: MB
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), GL(N)

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Beckmannia syzigachne in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Beckmannia syzigachne in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Beckmannia syzigachne

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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