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Search Term(s): Dichanthelium scoparium   (1 record found)

POACEAE
Grass Family
Dichanthelium scoparium  (velvet dichanthelium grass)   
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Synonym
Panicum scoparium Lam.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Dichanthelium: from the Greek dicha (twice) and anthelion (flower), referring to the two phases of flowering that species in the genus go through [spring (vernal) and fall (autumnal)]; scoparium: like a broom
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Grass
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Wet swales, open swamps and floodplains
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Seed are eaten by birds and quail.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Grasslands)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Forests and Woodlands)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)