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slimspike windmill grass
Scientific Name: Chloris andropogonoides
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Slimspike Windmill Grass (Chloris andropogonoides)
Chloris andropogonoides, commonly known as Slimspike Windmill Grass, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Chloris.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chloris andropogonoides
- Common Names: Slimspike Windmill Grass, slimspike windmill grass, slimspike wind millgrass
- Genus: Chloris Sw.
- Family: Poaceae
- Synonym: Chloris tenuispica Nash
Distribution and Habitat
While specific distribution details aren't fully detailed, the grass is noted as "Not In Idaho." It is also mentioned in connection to Caldwell County, Texas and found in shortgrass prairies.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Perennial
- Generally known as windmill grass or finger grass due to its appearance.
Related Species
- Chloris affinis
- Chloris amethystea
- Chloris anomala
- Chloris arenaria
- Chloris barbata - swollen windmill grass
- Chloris ciliata - Fringed Windmill Grass
- Chloris cucullata - Hooded Windmill Grass
- Chloris elata - Tall Windmill Grass
- Chloris texensis - Texas Windmill Grass
- Chloris x subdolichostachya - Shortspike Windmillgrass
- Chloris virgata - Tumble Windmill Grass
- Chloris canterai - Paraguayan Windmill Grass
Resources
- Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950. Manual of the grasses of the United States. Washington, DC.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chloris andropogonoides.
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.