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Dichanthelium boreale
Dichanthelium boreale (Nash) Freckmann
Northern Panicgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Panicum bicknellii, Panicum bicknellii var. bushii, Panicum boreale, Panicum boreale var. michiganense, Panicum bushii, Panicum calliphyllum
USDA Symbol: DIBO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
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 not visible to the naked eye. The flowers of this grass genus remain closed and are self-pollinated. The spikelets are often reddish.
Distribution
USA: CT , DC , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , ME , MI , MN , MO , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FAC | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dichanthelium boreale in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dichanthelium boreale in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dichanthelium boreale
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff