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Cinna latifolia

Cinna latifolia (Trevis. ex Goepp.) Griseb.

Drooping Woodreed, Slender Woodreed

Poaceae (Grass Family)

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USDA Symbol: CILA2

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Leaf: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul

Distribution

USA: AK , CA , CO , CT , ID , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , SC , SD , TN , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: NB , NL , NS , PE

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACW	FACW	FACW		FACW	OBL		FACW	FACW	FACW

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 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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