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needleleaf rosette grass
Scientific Name: Dichanthelium aciculare
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Needleleaf Rosette Grass
Needleleaf Rosette Grass, scientifically known as Dichanthelium aciculare, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the grass family (Poaceae). It is also commonly referred to as Needle Leaf Witch Grass, Needle Leaf Rosette Grass, narrow-leaved panicgrass, redtop panicgrass, hairy panicgrass, tapered rosette grass, woolly rosette grass, and woolly panicgrass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dichanthelium aciculare (Desv. ex Poir.) Gould & C.A. Clark
- Family: Poaceae (also referred to as Gramineae)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Panicum aciculare, Panicum arenicola, Manual of the Grasses of the US (Hitchcock & Chase, 1950): Panicum aciculare
Distribution and Habitat
Needleleaf Rosette Grass is found in the United States, including Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as in Canada. It grows actively in the summer and is often found on the forest floor.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The grasses may overwinter as rosettes of short, wide leaves.
- It has gray-green foliage and produces green flowers.
- It is a perennial grass/grass-like plant.
Ecological Role
- It has been observed that this plant is a predominant weed species, for example, in North Carolina blueberry fields.
- Herbicide programs can be used to control this grass in certain agricultural contexts.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is consumed by wildlife, with some species showing a preference for it after burning.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden