Dichanthelium boscii


Scientific Name:Dichanthelium boscii
Synonym:Panicum boscii
Family:Poaceae
Common Name:Large-fruited Panic Grass
Authority: (Poir) Gould & Clark
Etymology:Dichanthelium = bifid flowers, boscii = unknown
C Value:5
Wetness:UPL
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Genus in Illinois:
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Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:Inconspicuous
Growth Habit:Grass
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:Large fruits, purple anthers, retrorsely bearded hairs on the nodes
Gee Whiz:The fruits are HUGE!
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search