Anthaenantia villosa

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Anthaenantia villosa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Panicoideae
Genus: Anthaenantia
Species:
A. villosa
Binomial name
Anthaenantia villosa
Synonyms [1]
  • Aulaxanthus ciliatusElliott
  • Aulaxia ciliata(Elliott) Nutt.
  • Leptocoryphium obtusumSteud.
  • Oplismenus erianthos(Poir.) Kunth
  • Panicum anthaenantiaKuntze nom. illeg.
  • Panicum ciliatiflorumAlph.Wood
  • Panicum erianthumPoir.
  • Panicum hirticalycinumRoem. & Schult. nom. inval.
  • Panicum ignoratumKunth
  • Phalaris villosaMichx.

Anthaenantia villosa 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. [3]

This grass is attractive to cattle and may be part of a forage mix. It is "an indicator of good range condition". [3]

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References

  1. The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species , retrieved 15 July 2016
  2. Anthaenantia villosa. USDA Plants Profile.
  3. 1 2 Anthaenantia villosa. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.