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carpgrass
Scientific Name: Arthraxon
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Small Carpgrass
Small carpgrass is an annual grass species with a complex ecological profile and some potential implications for cultivated spaces.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Arthraxon hispidus
- Common Names: Small carpgrass, jointhead grass, hairy jointgrass, small carpetgrass
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Poaceae (True grass family)
- Synonyms: Arthraxon ciliaris
Distribution and Habitat
- Originally from Japan and eastern Asia.
- Introduced to the United States.
- Found in moist areas, especially along shorelines.
- Naturalized in Texas and other states.
- Reported as invasive in: CT, KY, MD, PA, TN, VA, WV.
Ecological Role
- Considered an invasive species.
- Can form dense stands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual grass.
- Mature height: 1 to 2 feet.