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Brachyelytrum erectum
Brachyelytrum erectum (Schreb. ex Spreng.) P. Beauv.
Bearded Shorthusk, Longawn Woodgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: BRER2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle , Spikelet
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: The florets (flowers) of grasses are usually minute and thus inconspicuous.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WVCanada: PE
Benefit
Attracts: ButterfliesLarval Host: Northern Pearly-Eye butterfly (Enodia anthedon)
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Northern Pearly Eye (Enodia anthedon) Adult Food Source Larval Host |
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Brachyelytrum erectum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Brachyelytrum erectum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Brachyelytrum erectum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-01-01Research By: TWC Staff