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smooth sawgrass
Scientific Name: Cladium mariscoides
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: PA (twig rush)
Cladium mariscoides (Smooth Sawgrass)
Cladium mariscoides, commonly known as Smooth Sawgrass, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Cladium.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is referred to as "Sawgrass," suggesting potentially sharp edges.
- It grows up to 100cm tall, potentially making it accessible to many pets.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is referred to as "Sawgrass," suggesting potentially sharp edges.
- It grows up to 100cm tall, potentially making it accessible to many children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladium mariscoides (Muhl.) Torr.
- Common Names: Smooth Sawgrass, Twig-rush, Twigrush.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonym: Mariscus mariscoides
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to eastern North America.
- Reported from every US state along the Gulf coast.
- Specific locations mentioned include Labrador to Manitoba, south to various US states, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, and Queen Anne's Co., Maryland.
Morphological Characteristics
- Grows up to 100 cm tall.
- Grows from rhizomes.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- MSU Department of Entomology