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Coelorachis cylindrica
Coelorachis cylindrica (Michx.) Nash
Cylinder Jointtail Grass, Carolina Joint-tail
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Manisuris campestris, Manisuris cylindrica, Mnesithea cylindrica
USDA Symbol: COCY
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: 1-2'
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AR , FL , GA , KS , LA , MO , MS , NC , OK , SC , TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Interesting Foliage: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-JHJ-3 Collected 2009-06-10 in Hays County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Coelorachis cylindrica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Coelorachis cylindrica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Coelorachis cylindrica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-04-08Research By: TWC Staff