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Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon
Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon (Elliott) Gould
Roundseed Panicgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: disp2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: The flowers (florets) of grasses are usually 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 , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WVNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff