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Carolina oatgrass

Scientific Name: Danthonia epilis

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: TN (bog oat-grass)

       

Carolina Oatgrass (Danthonia epilis)

Danthonia epilis, commonly known as Carolina oatgrass, is a perennial graminoid (grass-like plant) belonging to the genus Danthonia.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Danthonia epilis Scribn.
  • Family: Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implied to be part of the grass family (Graminoid).
  • Synonyms: Bog Wild Oatgrass (This may be a common name variation or previous scientific designation)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text references several locations associated with Carolina oatgrass: North Carolina, South Carolina, and potentially Canada (based on the Britton & Brown reference).
  • Specific locations mentioned include Asheville, Candler, Raleigh (North Carolina), Charleston, Hilton Head, and Kiawah Island (South Carolina).
  • It appears in diverse habitats ranging from beaches and coastal dunes to mountain balds and possibly bog environments.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Carolina oatgrass is described as a graminoid, meaning it resembles grass.
  • It is a perennial plant, indicating it lives for more than two years.
  • Uniola paniculata or sea oats, also known as seaside oats, araa, and arroz de costa, is a tall subtropical grass that is an important component of coastal sand.

Ecological Role

  • The provided text identifies it as a plant that is "FSC, Current" in Richmond County, North Carolina, which might relate to its conservation status or ecological classification within that region.
  • Uniola paniculata or sea oats, also known as seaside oats, araa, and arroz de costa, is a tall subtropical grass that is an important component of coastal sand.
  • Mentioned as dominating North Carolina mountain balds

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "oat grass contains many elements to keep y pet healthy and happy" and is sometimes sprouted for reptiles. This suggests it is sometimes consumed by pets. However, consult a veterinarian for specific dietary advice for your pet.

Considerations for Children

  • No explicit information is available in the provided text, but exercise caution.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British...