Family: Poaceae
Group: Monocot
Perennation:
Perennial
Habit:
Herb
Substrate:
Terrestrial
Native Status:
Native
Native Range:
The West Indies, southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America and South America.
Map of Locations [currently Florida only]
History in the Bahamas:
Reported in 1920 by Britton & Millspaugh for borders of savannas in the northwestern Commonwealth (Andros, New Providence, Eleuthera).
Comments:
For a specimen image, visit the
New York Botanical Garden Virtual Herbarium, or for an illustration click on the USDA PLANTS link below.
