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Dichanthelium commutatum
Dichanthelium commutatum (Schult.) Gould
Variable Panicgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei, Dichanthelium joorii, Panicum ashei, Panicum commutatum, Panicum commutatum var. ashei, Panicum commutatum var. joorii, Panicum equilaterale, Panicum joorii, Panicum mutabile
USDA Symbol: DICO2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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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.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WVNative Habitat: rocky or sandy woods
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Loam, Sand
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National Wetland Indicator Status
| Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
| Status: | FAC | FACU | FAC | FAC | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dichanthelium commutatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dichanthelium commutatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dichanthelium commutatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff