Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Panicum virgatum is a rhizomatous, tall and perennial grass that forms large stands in open areas along the roadside. It is rusty brown in the autumn. The first glume is shorter than the second one and the panicle is open. The spikelets are 4-5mm long.
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Panicum virgatum, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Hwy 90 near Tyrone, October 21, 2009
Panicum virgatum, closeup of panicle branch, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Hwy 90 near Tyrone, October 21, 2009
Panicum virgatum, whole plant measured in lab (ruler length is 15cm), photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Hwy 90 near Tyrone, October 21, 2009
Panicum virgatum, closeup of panicle, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Hwy 90 near Tyrone, October 21, 2009
Panicum virgatum, 3x macro of spikelet, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Hwy 90 near Tyrone, October 21, 2009
Panicum virgatum, thick & scaly rhizomes, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Hwy 90 near Tyrone, October 21, 2009
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