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Diaz bluestem

Scientific Name: Dichanthium annulatum var. annulatum

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Dichanthium annulatum: Diaz Bluestem and More

Dichanthium annulatum, also known as Diaz bluestem, is a warm-season bunchgrass with a variety of other common names.

Common Names

  • Diaz bluestem
  • Marvel grass
  • Kleberg bluestem
  • Hindi grass
  • Ringed dichanthium
  • Sheda grass
  • Medio bluestem (var. papillosum)
  • Jargu
  • Lindi (Philippines)
  • Karad (India)
  • Delhi grass (India)
  • Vuda
  • Angleton Grass
  • Ringed Beard Grass
  • Brahman Grass
  • Kleberg Grass

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dichanthium annulatum (Forssk.) Stapf var. annulatum
  • Family: Gramineae (Poaceae)
  • Synonyms: Mentions Stapf in Prain.
  • Rank: Variety (var. annulatum)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Observed in Northern Qatar, specifically along roadsides in silty depressions near Al Magdah farms, and in Al Lejbailat area of Doha.
  • Native to India and China.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a warm-season bunchgrass.

Related Resources

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • iStock (stock photo collection)