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Sphenopholis ×pallens
Sphenopholis ×pallens (Biehler) Scribn. (pro sp.)
Wedgescale
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SPPA7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Natural hybrid of Sphenopholis obtusata and S. pensylvanica.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: LA , ME , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VANative Habitat: Moist prairies, marshes, dunes, forests and waste places.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FAC | FAC | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sphenopholis ×pallens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sphenopholis ×pallens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sphenopholis ×pallens
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR