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downy danthonia

Scientific Name: Danthonia sericea

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Downy Danthonia (Danthonia sericea)

Danthonia sericea, commonly known as Downy Danthonia, is a perennial grass species found in various habitats. It is also known as Silky Oat-grass or Downy Oatgrass.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Danthonia sericea Nutt.
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Synonyms: Downy Oatgrass (Danthonia sericea Nuttall)
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Distribution and Habitat

Danthonia sericea primarily grows on well-drained, sandy soils at the edges of pine-oak forests. It has been noted in locations such as Dorchester Co., Maryland, Alabama, and Arkansas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Plant Form: Graminoid
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Flower Color: green, yellow

Ecology

Herbaceous species were dominated by downy danthonia, Danthonia sericea

Further Information

  • FNA: Find Danthonia sericea in the Flora of North America (if available)
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • Dave's Garden