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Panicum philadelphicum

Panicum philadelphicum Bernh. ex Trin.

Philadelphia Panicgrass, Philadelphia Panic Grass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Panicum capillare var. sylvaticum, Panicum lithophilum, Panicum philadelphicum var. tuckermanii, Panicum tuckermanii

USDA Symbol: PAPH

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

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Oct
Bloom Notes: The flowers (florets) of grasses are usually minute and therefore inconspicuous.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB
Native Habitat: Sandy, gravelly soil, glades, barrens, desiccated pond shores, riversides.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FAC FAC FAC FACW FAC
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.

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2019-12-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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