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Pacific panicgrass
Scientific Name: Dichanthelium acuminatum var. sericeum
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pacific Panic Grass
Learn about Pacific Panic Grass (Panicum acuminatum var. fasciculatum), a perennial grass found in various regions. This information includes identification, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Panicum acuminatum var. fasciculatum
- Common Names: Pacific Panic Grass, Western Panicum, Panic Grass, Pacific Panicgrass
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Poaceae (Grasses)
- Genus: Panicum
- Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names:
- Dichanthelium acuminatum (Sw.) Gould & C.A. Clark var. sericeum (Schmoll) Freckmann
- Dichanthelium acuminatum var. lindheimeri (Nash) (Schmoll) Freckmann
- Dichanthelium acuminatum subsp. sericeum (Schmoll) Freckmann & Lelong
- Some sources indicate classifications within the *Dichanthelium* genus depending on variety and subspecies.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to regions including California, other areas of the Pacific Coast, and Delaware, Idaho, and other parts of the United States.
- Also found in Western Australia.
Ecological Role
- Certain species of panic grass, such as hairy panic grass, can become invasive, accumulating in large quantities.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Pacific Panic Grass is a perennial grass.
- It's classified as a Graminoid in terms of growth habit.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Curvularia protuberata is an endosymbiote of Dichanthelium lanuginosum (a type of panic grass), enabling it to thrive in high soil temperatures.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is rated as unsafe for dogs and cats.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is rated as unsafe for children.