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Panicum amarum (Bitter panicgrass)
Leander, Bruce

Panicum amarum Ell.

Bitter panicgrass, Bitter or coastal panic grass, Beachgrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: PAAM2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DE , FL , GA , LA , MA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , NM , NY , PA , RI , SC , TX , VA , WV
Native Habitat: sandy coastal shores and dunes
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Loam, Sand

Benefit

Attracts: Birds

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From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL

From the Archive

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-04-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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