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San Antonio River Authority

Chloris ciliata

Chloris ciliata Sw.

Fringed Windmill Grass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CHCI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

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3 photo(s) available in the Image Gallery

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	UPL			FACU		UPL			UPL

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.

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 1075 Collected Aug 15, 1995 in Bexar County by Mike Fox
NPSOT 0419 Collected Jun 4, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
NPSOT 0667 Collected May 21, 1991 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe

3 specimen(s) available in the Digital Herbarium

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-06-04
Research By: CBR

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