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Leptochloa mucronata (Michx.) Kunth
Red sprangletop

Family: Poaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Annual

Map of select IRC data for peninsular Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Doubtfully Native

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

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Other data on Leptochloa mucronata available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Leptochloa mucronata has been found in the following 2 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Frog Pond/L-31 N Transition Lands Present Doubtfully Native
Harden Hammock Present Doubtfully Native

Leptochloa mucronata has been found in the following 2 counties :
Occurrence Native Status
Miami-Dade County Doubtfully Native
Palm Beach County Doubtfully Native

Leptochloa mucronata has been found in the following 2 habitats :
Disturbed Upland
Disturbed Wetland