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cypress panicgrass

Scientific Name: Dichanthelium dichotomum var. tenue

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cypress Panicgrass (Dichanthelium dichotomum)

Cypress panicgrass, scientifically known as Dichanthelium dichotomum, is a perennial grass belonging to the Poaceae (Grass) family. It is also commonly referred to as forked panicgrass and cypress witchgrass.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a grass.
  • The plant produces flower spikelets.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a grass.
  • The plant produces flower spikelets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dichanthelium dichotomum (L.) Gould
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Genus: Dichanthelium
  • Species: dichotomum
  • Synonyms:
    • Panicum lacustre
    • Panicum dichotomum L.
    • Panicum gravius Hitchc. & Chase
    • Dichanthelium annulum (Ashe) R. LeBlond
  • Subspecies/Varieties:
    • Dichanthelium dichotomum var. dichotomum
    • Dichanthelium dichotomum var. glabrifolium (Nash) Gould & C.A. Clark
    • Dichanthelium dichotomum subsp. dichotomum
    • Dichanthelium dichotomum var. tenue
    • Dichanthelium dichotomum var. ensifolium (Baldw. ex Elliot) Gould & C.A. Clark

Distribution and Habitat

  • Observed in Alabama, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial C3 grass.
  • Slender spring phase.
  • Alternate, thin leaves.
  • 1-flowered spikelets.
  • Graminoid grown habit.

Quirky Facts

  • The text mentions Dave's Garden, a friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • There are references to panicgrass being observed near Cypress Creek and pond cypress, suggesting an association with these environments.

Related Species

  • Dichanthelium acuminatum
  • Dichanthelium ensifolium
  • Dichanthelium depauperatum
  • Dichanthelium laxiflorum
  • Dichanthelium boscii
  • Dichanthelium clandestinum
  • Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon
  • Dichanthelium xanthophysum
  • Dichanthelium hirstii

Further Information

  • Garden Guides
  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life
  • USDA Plants Database