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Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Muhlenbergia minutissima

Muhlenbergia minutissima (Steud.) Swallen

Annual Muhly

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Sporobolus confusus

USDA Symbol: MUMI2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NE , NM , NV , OR , SD , TX , UT , WA , WY

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FAC			FAC				FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-1233 Collected 2008-10-22 in Jeff Davis County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

1 collection(s) available in the Wildflower Center Seed Bank

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-04-04
Research By: CBR

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