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flattened oatgrass
Scientific Name: Danthonia compressa
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MI (flat oat grass)
Danthonia compressa: Flattened Oatgrass
Danthonia compressa is a grass species known by several common names, including mountain oatgrass, flattened oatgrass, and slender oatgrass.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a grass. Grasses often have sharp edges on their leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Danthonia compressa Austin
- Common Names: Mountain oatgrass, flattened oatgrass, slender oatgrass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family or Gramineae)
- Order: Poales
- Synonym: Danthonia allenii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to eastern North America.
- Fairly common in New England.
- Found in forest edges and openings, trail edges, and logging areas.
- Occurs in Allegany County, Maryland, and California.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant is described as a graminoid with green foliage and yellow flowers.
- Leaf blades are flattened and rough.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- New York Metropolitan Flora Project