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Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon (Roundseed panicgrass)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon

Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon (Elliott) Gould

Roundseed Panicgrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: disp2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: The flowers (florets) of grasses are usually minute and therefore inconspicuous. The flowers of this grass genus remain closed and are self-pollinated.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WV

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FACU FACU FACU FACU FACU FACU
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.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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