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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: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 10 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: TX
Native 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 Plants
FNA: Find Panicum hirsutum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Panicum hirsutum

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: CBR

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