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Muhlenbergia cuspidata

Plains Muhlenbergia, Prairie Muhly
Other regional names: Stonyhills Muhly
  • Stonyhills Muhly
Also known as: Agrostis brevifolia Nutt. +3 more
  • Agrostis brevifolia Nutt.
  • Sporobolus cuspidatus (Torr. ex Hook.) Alph.Wood
  • Sporobolus gracilis (Trin.) Merr.
  • Vilfa cuspidata Torr. ex Hook.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Muhlenbergia cuspidata (commonly known as Plains Muhlenbergia or Prairie Muhly) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Manitoba, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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