Anthaenantia villosa

Anthaenantia villosa

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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. 1 2 3 Anthaenantia villosa. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
  2. Anthaenantia villosa. USDA Plants Profile.

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