Anthaenantia villosa
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
Genus: | Anthaenantia |
Species: | A. villosa
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Binomial name | |
Anthaenantia villosa | |
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Anthaenantia villosa is a species of grass known by the common name green silkyscale. It is native to the southeastern United States as far west as Texas.[2]
This perennial grass grows up to 4 feet tall. The leaves are up to 12 centimeters long and are lined with silky hairs along the edges. The inflorescence is a pale green panicle with hairy spikelets.[3]
This grass is attractive to cattle and may be part of a forage mix. It is "an indicator of good range condition".[3]
References
[edit]- ^ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 15 July 2016
- ^ Anthaenantia villosa. USDA Plants Profile.
- ^ a b Anthaenantia villosa. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.