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Poa saltuensis
Poa saltuensis Fernald & Wiegand
Oldpasture Bluegrass, Old-pasture Bluegrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Poa debilis, Poa languida, Poa saltuensis var. microlepis
USDA Symbol: POSA
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 Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: The flowers (florets) of grasses are usually minute and therefore not visible to the naked eye.
Distribution
USA: CT , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NL , NS , PE
Native Habitat: Northern hardwood forests, outcrop woodlands, barrens, and glades.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Poa saltuensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Poa saltuensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Poa saltuensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-06-25Research By: TWC Staff