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Chloris ×subdolichostachya
Chloris ×subdolichostachya Müll. Berol. (pro sp.)
Shortspike Windmillgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Chloris latisquamea
USDA Symbol: CHSU3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Natural hybrid of C. cucullata and C. verticillata.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: The flowers (florets) of grasses are often minute and therefore inconspicuous.
Distribution
USA: AZ , KS , LA , NM , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Chloris ×subdolichostachya in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chloris ×subdolichostachya in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chloris ×subdolichostachya
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-23Research By: TWC Staff