Danthonia compressa
Flat Stem Oat Grass, Flat Stemmed Oatgrass
Other regional names: Flattened Oat Grass +2 more
- Flattened Oat Grass
- Flattened Wild Oatgrass
- Mountain Oat Grass
Also known as: Danthonia allenae Austin +5 more
- Danthonia allenae Austin
- Danthonia allenii Austin
- Danthonia faxonii Austin
- Danthonia spicata var. compressa (Austin) Alph.Wood
- Merathrepta compressa (Austin) A.Heller
- Pentameris compressa (Austin) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Danthonia compressa (commonly known as Flat-stem Oat Grass or Flat-Stemmed Oatgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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., Southeastern U.S.A., Subarctic America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, 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)
Germany