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Diarrhena americana
Diarrhena americana P. Beauv.
American Beakgrain
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Diarina festucoides, Korycarpus arundinaceus
USDA Symbol: DIAM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , GA , IL , IN , KY , MD , MI , MO , NC , OH , TN , VA , WVFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Diarrhena americana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Diarrhena americana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Diarrhena americana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-10Research By: SET