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Dichanthelium ovale
Dichanthelium ovale (Elliott) Gould & C.A. Clark
Eggleaf Rosette Grass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DIOV
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (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
Leaf: Green
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: The flowers of grasses are often minute and are therefore not visible to the naked eye. The flowers of this grass genus remain closed and are self-pollinated.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MN , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TX , VA , WICanada: PE
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dichanthelium ovale in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dichanthelium ovale in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dichanthelium ovale
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff