Anthaenantia villosa
| Anthaenantia villosa | |
|---|---|
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| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Anthaenantia |
| Species: | A. villosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthaenantia villosa (Michx.) P.Beauv. | |
Anthaenantia villosa (orth. var. Anthenantia villosa)[1] 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.[1]
This grass is attractive to cattle and may be part of a forage mix. It is "an indicator of good range condition".[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Anthaenantia villosa. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
- ↑ Anthaenantia villosa. USDA Plants Profile.