Brachyelytrum erectum
Long Awned Wood Grass, Bearded Shorthusk
Other regional names: Southern Shorthusk
- Southern Shorthusk
Also known as: Agrostis erecta (Schreb.) Spreng. +9 more
- Agrostis erecta (Schreb.) Spreng.
- Brachyeleytrum erectum var. glabratum (Vasey) T.Koyama & Kawano
- Brachyelytrum aristatum var. engelmannii A.Gray
- Brachyelytrum aristosum var. glabratum Vasey
- Brachyelytrum erectum subsp. erectum
- Brachyelytrum erectum var. erectum
- Brachyelytrum erectum var. glabratum (Vasey) T.Koyama & Kawano
- Dilepyrum erectum (Schreb.) Farw.
- Muhlenbergia brachyelytrum Trin.
- Muhlenbergia erecta Muhl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Brachyelytrum erectum (commonly known as Long-awned Wood Grass or Bearded Shorthusk) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Puerto Rico