Gymnopogon ambiguus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Chloridoideae |
Genus: | Gymnopogon |
Species: | G. ambiguus |
Binomial name | |
Gymnopogon ambiguus |
Gymnopogon ambiguus, commonly called bearded skeletongrass, [1] is a species of grass that is native to southeastern North America. [2]
G. ambiguus is a perennial. It may reach between 3 and 7 decimeters (approximately 11.8 to 27.5 inches) in height. Its leaves may reach a length of 6 centimeters and their width ranges between 2 to 8 millimeters. [3]
This species' range extends from Pennsylvania to Illinois and south to Texas through Florida. [4]
G. ambiguus can be found in habitats such as prairies, woodlands, barrens, and dry fields. [5]