Diarrhena obovata
Obovate Beakgrain, Ovate Beakgrass
Also known as: Diarrhena americana var. obovata Gleason
- Diarrhena americana var. obovata Gleason
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Diarrhena obovata (commonly known as Obovate Beakgrain or Ovate Beakgrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. 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)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
District of Columbia, Maryland