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Anthaenantia villosa

Anthaenantia villosa (Michx.) P. Beauv.

Green Silkyscale

Poaceae (Grass family)

Synonym(s): Anthenantia villosa

USDA Symbol: ANVI4

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 4 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TX
Native Habitat: Moist to dry, usually sandy soil on the coastal plain.

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)

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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