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Panicum hirsutum
Panicum hirsutum Sw.
Giant Witchgrass, Hairy Panic Grass, Hairy Panicgrass
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PAHI4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 10 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Along river banks and in ditches, often among shrubs in partial shade.
Web Reference
Webref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Panicum hirsutum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Panicum hirsutum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Panicum hirsutum
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR