Graminoids of Soldiers Delight
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The Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
, consists of about 1900 acres (7.7 km²) of land in Baltimore County, Maryland
, USA. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/soldiers.html http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/soldiersguide.html
http://www.mgs.md.gov/esic/features/soldiers.html Much of the area of the Soldiers Delight NEA contains a serpentine
barren that contains a number of rare and endangered species of plants.http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2001AM/finalprogram/abstract_18946.htm http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/serpentine.asp
The following list of sedges, rushes, grasses and cat-tails comes from the publications by [F] Fleming et al. 1995, [M] Monteferrante 1973, [R] Reed 1984, [We] Wennerstrom 1995, and the unpublished data by [Wo] Worthley 1955-1985.
----List of Graminoids of the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
Division Magnoliophyta Class Liliopsida
(Monocotyledons)
Cyperaceae
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Juncaceae
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Poaceae
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Woody Plants of Soldiers Delight
Ferns of Soldiers Delight
Lichens of Soldiers Delight
Lichens of Maryland
Soldiers Delight
Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area is a nature reserve near Owings Mills in western Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. The site is designated both a Maryland Wildland and a Natural Environment Area and is part of the Maryland Wildlands Preservation System...
, consists of about 1900 acres (7.7 km²) of land in Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...
, USA. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/soldiers.html http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/soldiersguide.html
http://www.mgs.md.gov/esic/features/soldiers.html Much of the area of the Soldiers Delight NEA contains a serpentine
Serpentine soil
A serpentine soil is derived from ultramafic rocks, in particular serpentinite, a rock formed by the hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle....
barren that contains a number of rare and endangered species of plants.http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2001AM/finalprogram/abstract_18946.htm http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/serpentine.asp
The following list of sedges, rushes, grasses and cat-tails comes from the publications by [F] Fleming et al. 1995, [M] Monteferrante 1973, [R] Reed 1984, [We] Wennerstrom 1995, and the unpublished data by [Wo] Worthley 1955-1985.
----List of Graminoids of the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
Division Magnoliophyta Class Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Liliopsida is a botanical name for the class containing the family Liliaceae . It is considered synonymous with the name monocotyledon. Publication of the name is credited to Scopoli : see author citation...
(Monocotyledons)
CyperaceaeCyperaceaeCyperaceae are a family of monocotyledonous graminoid flowering plants known as sedges, which superficially resemble grasses or rushes. The family is large, with some 5,500 species described in about 109 genera. These species are widely distributed, with the centers of diversity for the group...
(Sedge Family)
- Bulbostylis capillaris (L.) C.B. Clarke - Thread-leaf Beak-sedge[Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
bicknellii Britt. - Bicknell's Sedge [Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
bullata Schkuhr - Button Sedge [M, R]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
caroliniana Schwein. - Carolina Sedge [Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
cephalophora Muhl. - Oval-headed Sedge [Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
complanata Torr. & Hook. - Hirsute Sedge [M, R, Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
convoluta Mackenzie? - [R]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
flaccosperma Dewey - Thin-fruited Sedge [R, Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
hystericina Muhl. - Porcupine Sedge, Bottlebrush Sedge [R] {G5, S1, E}
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
lupulina Muhl. - Hop Sedge [Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
lurida Wahl. - Lurid Sedge, Sallow Sedge [Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
nigromarginata Schwein. - Black-edge Sedge [Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
pensylvanica Lam. - Pennsylvania Sedge [R, Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
richardsonii R. Br. - Richardson's Sedge {G4, S1, E}
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
rosea Schkuhr - Rosy Sedge, Stellate Sedge, Curly-Styled Wood Sedge [M, R]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
seorsa E.C. Howe - Weak Stellate Sedge [R]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
swanii (Fern.) Mackenzie - Swan's Sedge, Downy Green Sedge [Wo]
- CarexCarexCarex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the Cyperaceae family are also called sedges, however those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges, and it is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as...
umbellata Schk. - Parasol Sedge, Early Oak Sedge [R]
- Cyperus esculentusCyperus esculentusCyperus esculentus is a species of sedge native to warm temperate to subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, often cultivated for its edible tubers . It is an annual or perennial plant, growing to 90 cm tall, with solitary stems growing from a tuber...
L. - Yellow nutsedge [Wo]
- CyperusCyperusCyperus is a large genus of about 600 species of sedges, distributed throughout all continents in both tropical and temperate regions. They are annual or perennial plants, mostly aquatic and growing in still or slow-moving water up to 0.5 m deep. The species vary greatly in size, with small species...
strigosus L.- Straw-colored Cyperus, Straw-colored Flat-sedge [M, R, Wo]
- Eleocharis tenuis (Willd.) Schultes - Kill Cow, Slender Spikerush [M, R, Wo]
- Eleocharis ovata (Roth) Roemer & Schultes - Blunt Spikerush, Ovate Spikerush [Wo]
- Fimbristylis annua (All.) Roemer & Schultes - Annual Fimbry [M, R, We, Wo]
- Fimbristylis autumnalis (L.) R. & S. - Autumn Sedge, Slender Fimbry [M, R]
- RhynchosporaRhynchosporaRhynchospora is a genus of about 250-300 species of sedges with a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus includes both annual and perennial species, mostly with erect 3-sided stems and 3-ranked leaves...
alba (L.) Vahl - White Beak-rush [M, R, Wo]
- ScirpusScirpusThe plant genus Scirpus consists of a large number of aquatic, grass-like species in the family Cyperaceae , many with the common names club-rush or bulrush . Other common names are deergrass or grassweed.The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, and grows in wetlands and moist soil...
atrovirens Willd. - Black Bulrush, Dark Green Bulrush [M, Wo]
- ScirpusScirpusThe plant genus Scirpus consists of a large number of aquatic, grass-like species in the family Cyperaceae , many with the common names club-rush or bulrush . Other common names are deergrass or grassweed.The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, and grows in wetlands and moist soil...
cyperinus (L.) Kunth - Woolgrass [Wo]
- ScirpusScirpusThe plant genus Scirpus consists of a large number of aquatic, grass-like species in the family Cyperaceae , many with the common names club-rush or bulrush . Other common names are deergrass or grassweed.The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, and grows in wetlands and moist soil...
hattorianus Makino - Early Dark-green Bulrush, Mosquito Bulrush [R]
- SchoenoplectusSchoenoplectusSchoenoplectus is a genus of about 80 species of sedges with a cosmopolitan distribution. Note that the name bulrush is also applied to species in the unrelated genus Typha...
validus (Vahl.) A. & D. Löve - Great Bulrush, Soft-stem Bulrush [M, R]
- Scleria pauciflora Muhl. ex Willd. - Carolina Whipgrass, Few-flower Nutrush [M, R, Wo]
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JuncaceaeJuncaceaeJuncaceae, the rush family, are a monocotyledonous family of flowering plants. There are eight genera and about 400 species. Members of the Juncaceae are slow-growing, rhizomatous, herbaceous plants, and they may superficially resemble grasses. They often grow on infertile soils in a wide range...
(Rush Family)
- JuncusJuncusJuncus is a genus in the plant family Juncaceae. It consists of some 200 to 300 or more species of grassy plants commonly called rushes...
acuminatus Michx. - Tapertip Rush, Sharp-fruited Rush, Knotty Leaf Rush [Wo]
- JuncusJuncusJuncus is a genus in the plant family Juncaceae. It consists of some 200 to 300 or more species of grassy plants commonly called rushes...
brevicaudatus (Engelm.) Fern. - Short-tailed Rush, Narrow-panicle Rush [M] {G5, S2}
- JuncusJuncusJuncus is a genus in the plant family Juncaceae. It consists of some 200 to 300 or more species of grassy plants commonly called rushes...
bufonius L. - Toad Rush [M, Wo]
- JuncusJuncusJuncus is a genus in the plant family Juncaceae. It consists of some 200 to 300 or more species of grassy plants commonly called rushes...
canadensis J. Gay - Canada Rush [M, Wo]
- JuncusJuncusJuncus is a genus in the plant family Juncaceae. It consists of some 200 to 300 or more species of grassy plants commonly called rushes...
dichotomus Elliott (Syn. Juncus tenuis Willd. var. dichotomus (Elliott) A. Wood) - Forked Rush [Wo]
- JuncusJuncusJuncus is a genus in the plant family Juncaceae. It consists of some 200 to 300 or more species of grassy plants commonly called rushes...
dudley Wiegand (Syn. Juncus tenuis Willd. var. dudleyi (Weig.) F.J. Herm.) - Dudley's Rush [R, Wo]
- Juncus effusus L. - Common or Soft rushSoft rushSoft Rush is a member of the genus Juncus. Native to most continents and hence also known as Common Rush, this plant is found growing in wet areas, such as the purple moor-grass and rush pastures and fen-meadow plant associations in the United Kingdom.-Description:It grows in large clumps about...
[Wo]
- JuncusJuncusJuncus is a genus in the plant family Juncaceae. It consists of some 200 to 300 or more species of grassy plants commonly called rushes...
secundus Beauv. - Lopsided Rush, Nodding Rush [M, R, Wo]
- JuncusJuncusJuncus is a genus in the plant family Juncaceae. It consists of some 200 to 300 or more species of grassy plants commonly called rushes...
subcaudatus (Engelm.) Conv. & Blake - Tailed Rush [M, R]
- Juncus tenuis Willd. - Path Rush, Slender rushSlender rushJuncus tenuis, the Slender Rush, is a clump-forming, round-stemmed perennial in the Juncaceae . Slender rush grows to be between 15 and 60 cm tall. Generally considered a weed, it is rarely sold by retailers as a household container plant...
, Poverty Rush, Field Rush [M, R, We, Wo]
- LuzulaLuzulaLuzula is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants the family Juncaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution, the highest species diversity being in temperate Asia and Europe....
bulbosa (Wood.) Rydb. - Bulbous Woodrush [Wo]
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PoaceaePoaceaeThe Poaceae is a large and nearly ubiquitous family of flowering plants. Members of this family are commonly called grasses, although the term "grass" is also applied to plants that are not in the Poaceae lineage, including the rushes and sedges...
(Grass Family)
- AgrostisAgrostisAgrostis is a genus of over 100 species belonging to the grass family Poaceae, commonly referred to as the bent grasses...
gigantea Roth - Redtop [R, Wo]
- AgrostisAgrostisAgrostis is a genus of over 100 species belonging to the grass family Poaceae, commonly referred to as the bent grasses...
hymenalis (Walter) BSP. - Tickle Grass [M, Wo]
- AgrostisAgrostisAgrostis is a genus of over 100 species belonging to the grass family Poaceae, commonly referred to as the bent grasses...
hymenalis (Walter) BSP. var. scabra (Willd.) Blomq. - Tickle Grass [R]
- AgrostisAgrostisAgrostis is a genus of over 100 species belonging to the grass family Poaceae, commonly referred to as the bent grasses...
perennans (Walt.) Tuckerman - Autumn or Upland Bent [M, R, Wo]
- Andropogon gerardii Vitman - Big BluestemBig BluestemAndropogon gerardii, known also as Big bluestem, Turkey foot, Prairie tallgrass, or simply Tallgrass, is a tall grass native to much of the Great Plains and Prairie regions of central North America- Description :...
[F, M, We, Wo]
- AndropogonAndropogonAndropogon is a genus of grasses. Andropogon gerardii, big bluestem, is the official state grass of Illinois.Broomsedge is found along the eastern United States...
glomeratus (Walt.) B.S.P. var. glomeratus (Syn. Andropogon virginicus var. abbreviatus) - Bushy Bluestem [R]
- AndropogonAndropogonAndropogon is a genus of grasses. Andropogon gerardii, big bluestem, is the official state grass of Illinois.Broomsedge is found along the eastern United States...
gyrans Ashe - Elliott's Bluestem [Wo]
- AndropogonAndropogonAndropogon is a genus of grasses. Andropogon gerardii, big bluestem, is the official state grass of Illinois.Broomsedge is found along the eastern United States...
virginicus L. - Broom-sedge [We, Wo]
- Anthoxanthum odoratumAnthoxanthum odoratum-Introduction:Anthoxanthum odoratum, known as sweet vernal grass, holy grass, vanilla grass or buffalo grass, is a short-lived grass found wild in acidic grassland in Eurasia. It is also grown as a lawn grass and a house plant, due to its sweet scent, and can also be found on unimproved pastures...
L. - Sweet Vernal Grass [Wo]
- Aristida dichotoma Michx. - Poverty Grass, Three-awn Grass [M, R, We, Wo]
- Aristida oligantha Michx. - Prairie Three-awn [Wo]
- Aristida purpurascens Poiret - Purple Three-awn [M, R, We, Wo]
- ArrhenatherumArrhenatherumArrhenatherum, commonly called Oat-grass or Button-grass, is a genus with seven species and subspecies from the grass family Poaceae. It grows in Europe and the Mediterranean. Wild forms resemble Wild Oat or Fescue...
elatius (L.) J & C.Presl. - Tall Oat Grass [Wo]
- BrachyelytrumBrachyelytrumBrachyelytrum is a small grass genus that occurs in eastern North America and eastern Asia. It is one of several grass species that displays this classic floristic disjunction pattern...
erectum (Schreb.) Beauv. - Bearded Shorthusk[Wo]
- BromusBromusBromus is a large genus of the grass family . Estimates in the scientific literature of the number of species have ranged from 100 to 400, but plant taxonomists currently recognize around 160–170 species...
commutatus Schrader - Upright or Hairy Chess [M, Wo]
- BromusBromusBromus is a large genus of the grass family . Estimates in the scientific literature of the number of species have ranged from 100 to 400, but plant taxonomists currently recognize around 160–170 species...
japonicus Thunb. - Japanese Bromegrass [R]
- BromusBromusBromus is a large genus of the grass family . Estimates in the scientific literature of the number of species have ranged from 100 to 400, but plant taxonomists currently recognize around 160–170 species...
pubescens Muhl. - Canada Brome [Wo]
- BromusBromusBromus is a large genus of the grass family . Estimates in the scientific literature of the number of species have ranged from 100 to 400, but plant taxonomists currently recognize around 160–170 species...
secalinus L. - Chess, Cheat [R]
- Bromus tectorum L. - Drooping BromeDrooping BromeDrooping brome or Cheat Grass, Bromus tectorum, is a grass native to Europe, southwestern Asia and northern Africa.-Description:...
, Downy Chess, Downy Brome [Wo]
- CinnaCinnaCinna was a cognomen that distinguished a patrician branch of the gens Cornelia, particularly in the late Roman Republic.Prominent members of this family include:...
arundinacea L. - Stout Woodreed [Wo]
- Cynodon dactylonCynodon dactylonCynodon dactylon , also known as Dūrvā Grass, Bermuda Grass, Dubo, Dog's Tooth Grass, Bahama Grass, Devil's Grass, Couch Grass, Indian Doab, Arugampul, Grama, and Scutch Grass, is a grass native to north and east Africa, Asia and Australia and southern Europe...
(L.) Pers. - Bermuda Grass [Wo]
- Dactylis glomerataDactylis glomerataDactylis glomerata, Cock's-foot and orchard grass, is a common species of grass in the genus Dactylis, native throughout most of Europe, temperate Asia, and northern Africa.-Distribution:...
L. - Orchard Grass [M, We, Wo]
- Danthonia sericea Nutt. - Downy Danthonia [Wo]
- Danthonia spicata (L.) Beauv. - Poverty Grass [M, Wo]
- Deschampsia cespitosa (L.) Beauv. - Tufted Hair-grassTufted Hair-grassDeschampsia cespitosa, commonly known as Tufted Hair-grass or Tussock grass is a perennial tufted plant in the grass family Poaceae...
[We, Wo] {G5, S1, E}
- DeschampsiaDeschampsiaDeschampsia is a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae, commonly known as hair grass or tussock grass. There are 30 to 40 species....
flexuosa (L.) Trin. - Crinkled Hair-grass [R]
- DichantheliumDichantheliumDichanthelium is genus of plants of the grass family , often known as Rosette grass.The genus Dichanthelium is only weakly distinguished from the genus Panicum, and some believe it should be included in it.- Species :...
aciculare (Desv. ex Poir.) Gould & C.A. Clark (Syn. PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
aciculare) - Needle-leaf Rosette Grass [M]
- DichantheliumDichantheliumDichanthelium is genus of plants of the grass family , often known as Rosette grass.The genus Dichanthelium is only weakly distinguished from the genus Panicum, and some believe it should be included in it.- Species :...
acuminatum (Sw.) Gould & C.A. Clark var. fasciculatum (Torr.) Freckmann (Syn. PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
lanuginosum) - Western Panic Grass [M, Wo]
- DichantheliumDichantheliumDichanthelium is genus of plants of the grass family , often known as Rosette grass.The genus Dichanthelium is only weakly distinguished from the genus Panicum, and some believe it should be included in it.- Species :...
boscii (Poir.) Gould & C.A. Clark (Syn. PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
boscii) - Bosc's Panic Grass [Wo]
- DichantheliumDichantheliumDichanthelium is genus of plants of the grass family , often known as Rosette grass.The genus Dichanthelium is only weakly distinguished from the genus Panicum, and some believe it should be included in it.- Species :...
clandestinum (L.) Gould (Syn. PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
clandestinum) - Deer-tongue Grass [M, Wo]
- DichantheliumDichantheliumDichanthelium is genus of plants of the grass family , often known as Rosette grass.The genus Dichanthelium is only weakly distinguished from the genus Panicum, and some believe it should be included in it.- Species :...
depauperatum (Muhl.) Gould (Syn. PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
depauperatum) - Starved Panic Grass [M, Wo]
- DichantheliumDichantheliumDichanthelium is genus of plants of the grass family , often known as Rosette grass.The genus Dichanthelium is only weakly distinguished from the genus Panicum, and some believe it should be included in it.- Species :...
dichotomum (L.) Gould (Syn. PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
dichotomum) - Bushy Panic Grass [R, Wo]
- DichantheliumDichantheliumDichanthelium is genus of plants of the grass family , often known as Rosette grass.The genus Dichanthelium is only weakly distinguished from the genus Panicum, and some believe it should be included in it.- Species :...
linearifolium (Scribn.) Gould (Syn. PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
linearifolium) - Low Panic Grass [R, Wo]
- DichantheliumDichantheliumDichanthelium is genus of plants of the grass family , often known as Rosette grass.The genus Dichanthelium is only weakly distinguished from the genus Panicum, and some believe it should be included in it.- Species :...
oligosanthes (Schultes) Gould (Syn. PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
oligosanthes) - Few-flowered Panic Grass [R, Wo] {G5, S2}
- DichantheliumDichantheliumDichanthelium is genus of plants of the grass family , often known as Rosette grass.The genus Dichanthelium is only weakly distinguished from the genus Panicum, and some believe it should be included in it.- Species :...
sphaerocarpon (Elliott) Gould (Syn. PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
sphaerocarpon) - Round-fruited Panic Grass [R, Wo]
- DigitariaDigitariaDigitaria is a genus of about 300 species of grass native to tropical and warm temperate regions. Common names include crabgrass, finger-grass, and fonio. They are slender monocotyledonous annual and perennial lawn, pasture, and forage plants; some are often considered lawn pests...
filiformis (L.) Koeler - Finger Grass [R]
- DigitariaDigitariaDigitaria is a genus of about 300 species of grass native to tropical and warm temperate regions. Common names include crabgrass, finger-grass, and fonio. They are slender monocotyledonous annual and perennial lawn, pasture, and forage plants; some are often considered lawn pests...
ischaemum (Schreb.) Muhl. - Smooth Crabgrass [M, R, Wo]
- DigitariaDigitariaDigitaria is a genus of about 300 species of grass native to tropical and warm temperate regions. Common names include crabgrass, finger-grass, and fonio. They are slender monocotyledonous annual and perennial lawn, pasture, and forage plants; some are often considered lawn pests...
sanguinalis (L.) Scop. - Crabgrass [Wo]
- Echinochloa crusgalli (L.) Beauv. - Barnyard Grass [M, Wo]
- Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. - Goose-grass [Wo]
- ElymusElymusIn Greek and Roman mythology, Elymus was the mythical ancestor of the Elymians, natives of Sicily. Elymus was a Trojan, a natural son of Anchises and a brother of Eryx....
hystrix L. - Bottle-brush Grass [Wo]
- ElymusElymusIn Greek and Roman mythology, Elymus was the mythical ancestor of the Elymians, natives of Sicily. Elymus was a Trojan, a natural son of Anchises and a brother of Eryx....
virginicus L. - Virginia Wild-rye [M, Wo]
- Elytrigia repens (L.) Nevski - Quackgrass, Witchgrass [Wo]
- Eragrostis capillaris (L.) Nees - Lace Grass [Wo]
- Eragrostis cilianensis (All.) Janchen - Stink-grass [Wo]
- Eragrostis minor Host - Little Lovegrass [Wo]
- Eragrostis spectabilis (Pursh) Steudel - Purple Lovegrass [Wo]
- Festuca elatior L. - Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue [M, Wo]
- Festuca ovina L. - Sheep Fescue [Wo]
- Festuca rubra L. - Red Fescue [R, Wo]
- Festuca subverticillata (Pers.) E. Alexeev. - Nodding Fescue [Wo]
- Glyceria striata (Lam.) Hitchc. - Fowl Manna Grass [Wo]
- Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv. - Vanilla Grass, Holy Grass [M, R, We, Wo] {G4, S1, E}
- Holcus lanatus L. - Velvet Grass [Wo]
- Leersia virginica Willd. - White Grass [Wo]
- Lolium perenneLolium perenneLolium perenne, common name Perennial Ryegrass, is a grass from the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa, but is widely cultivated and naturalised around the world.-Description:...
L. - Perennial ryegrass [Wo]
- Microstegium vimineum (Trin.) A. Camus - Japanese Stilt Grass [EU]
- Miscanthus sinensisMiscanthus sinensisMiscanthus sinensis Miscanthus sinensis Miscanthus sinensis (Chinese silver grass, Eulalia grass, maiden grass, zebra grass, Susuki grass, porcupine grass; syn. Eulalia japonica Trin., Miscanthus sinensis f. glaber Honda, Miscanthus sinensis var. gracillimus Hitchc., Miscanthus sinensis var....
Andersson - Chinese silver grass, Eulalia [Wo]
- Muhlenbergia frondosa (Poiret) Fernald - Wirestem Muhly [M, Wo]
- Muhlenbergia mexicana (L.) Trin. - Satin Grass, Wire-stem Muhly [R]
- Muhlenbergia schreberi J.F. Gmelin - Nimblewill [Wo]
- Muhlenbergia sobolifera (Muhl.) Trin. - Branched Muhly [R]
- PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
capillare L. - Old Witch Grass [M, Wo]
- PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
dichotomiflorum Michx. - Spreading Witch Grass [Wo]
- PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
philadelphicum Bernh. - Wood Witch Grass [Wo]
- PanicumPanicumPanicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone...
verrucosum Muhl. - Warty Panic Grass [R]
- Panicum virgatum L. - SwitchgrassSwitchgrassPanicum virgatum, commonly known as switchgrass, is a perennial warm season bunchgrass native to North America, where it occurs naturally from 55°N latitude in Canada southwards into the United States and Mexico...
- PaspalumPaspalumPaspalum is a genus of the grass family . Commonly known as paspalums, bahiagrasses or dallis grasses most are tall perennial American grasses. They are most diverse in subtropical and tropical regions....
laeve Michx. - Smooth Paspalum [Wo]
- Phalaris arundinacea L. - Reed canary grassReed canary grassReed canarygrass, Phalaris arundinacea, is a tall, perennial bunchgrass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, northern Africa and North America.-Description:The stems can reach 2.5...
[Wo]
- Phleum pratense L. - Timothy-grassTimothy-grassTimothy-grass , is an abundant perennial grass native to most of Europe except for the Mediterranean region. It grows to 50–150 cm tall, with leaves up to 45 cm long and 1 cm broad. The flowerhead is 7–15 cm long and 8–10 mm broad, with densely packed spikelets...
[M, R, Wo]
- Poa annuaPoa annuaPoa annua, or annual meadow grass , is a widespread low-growing turfgrass in temperate climates. Though P. annua is commonly considered a solely annual plant due to its name, perennial bio-types do exist. 'Poa' is Greek for fodder. It is one of the sweetest grasses for green fodder, but less ...
L. - Annual Meadow-grass, Spear grass [Wo]
- PoaPoaPoa is a genus of about 500 species of grasses, native to the temperate regions of both hemispheres. Common names include meadow-grass , bluegrass , tussock , and speargrass. "Poa" is Greek for fodder...
compressa L. - Canada Bluegrass [M, R, Wo]
- PoaPoaPoa is a genus of about 500 species of grasses, native to the temperate regions of both hemispheres. Common names include meadow-grass , bluegrass , tussock , and speargrass. "Poa" is Greek for fodder...
languida A. Hitch. - Weak Speargrass [M] {G3, SU}
- PoaPoaPoa is a genus of about 500 species of grasses, native to the temperate regions of both hemispheres. Common names include meadow-grass , bluegrass , tussock , and speargrass. "Poa" is Greek for fodder...
palustris L. - Fowl Meadow-grass [M] {G5, SH}
- Poa pratensis L. - Kentucky Bluegrass, Smooth Meadow-grassSmooth Meadow-grassPoa pratensis, commonly known as Kentucky Bluegrass, Smooth Meadow-grass, or Common Meadow-grass, is a perennial species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa.-General description:...
[R, Wo]
- PoaPoaPoa is a genus of about 500 species of grasses, native to the temperate regions of both hemispheres. Common names include meadow-grass , bluegrass , tussock , and speargrass. "Poa" is Greek for fodder...
trivialis L. - Rough-stalked Bluegrass [M, Wo]
- Schizachyrium scoparium Michx. Nash - Little BluestemLittle bluestemSchizachyrium scoparium, commonly known as little bluestem or beard grass, is a North American prairie grass. Little bluestem is a perennial bunchgrass and is prominent in tallgrass prairie, along with big bluestem , indiangrass and switchgrass...
[F, M, We, Wo]
- Setaria faberi Herrm. - Faber's Foxtail [Wo]
- Setaria geniculata (Lam.) Beauv. - Knotroot Bristle-grass [M, Wo]
- Setaria glauca (L.) P. Beauv. - Yellow Foxtail [M, Wo]
- Setaria viridis (L.) Beauv. - Green Foxtail [R, We, Wo]
- Sorghastrum nutansSorghastrum nutansSorghastrum nutans, commonly known as Yellow Indiangrass, is a North American prairie grass found in the central and eastern United States and Canada, especially in the Great Plains...
Nash - Indian Grass [M, R, We, Wo]
- SorghumSorghumSorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses, one of which is raised for grain and many of which are used as fodder plants either cultivated or as part of pasture. The plants are cultivated in warmer climates worldwide. Species are native to tropical and subtropical regions of all continents...
halepense (L.) Pers. - Johnson Grass [Wo]
- Sphenopholis obtusata (Michx.) Scribn. - Prairie Wedge-grass [M, R, Wo]
- Sphenopholis obtusata (Michx.) Scribn. var. major (Torr.) K.S. Erdman - [M, R, Wo]
- Sphenopholis pensylvanica (L.) A. Hitchc. - Swamp-oats [Wo] {G4, S1, T}
- Sporobolus vaginaeflorus (Torr.) Wood - Poverty Grass [R, Wo]
- Tridens flavusPurpletopTridens flavus is a large, robust perennial bunchgrass native to North America. The seeds are purple, giving the grass its common name. The seeds are also oily, leading to its other common name, "greasegrass". It reproduces by seed and tillers. The grass is often confused with Johnson...
(L.) A. Hitchc. - Purple-top [We, Wo]
- Tripsacum dactyloides (L.) L. - Eastern Gamma-grass [We]
- Vulpia octoflora (Walter) Rydb. - Six-weeks Fescue [Wo]
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Woody Plants of Soldiers Delight
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Ferns of Soldiers Delight
Lichens of Soldiers Delight
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Lichens of Maryland
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