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Muhlenbergia torreyana

Muhlenbergia torreyana (Schult.) Hitchc.

New Jersey Muhly

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Sporobolus torreyanus

USDA Symbol: MUTO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable

Distribution

USA: DE , GA , MD , NC , NJ , TN

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACW				FACW

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

From 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.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Muhlenbergia torreyana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Muhlenbergia torreyana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Muhlenbergia torreyana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-12
Research By: SET

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