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Muhlenbergia frondosa

Common Satingrass, Leafy Muhly
Other regional names: Leafy Satingrass +2 more
  • Leafy Satingrass
  • Wire Stemmed Muhly
  • Wirestem Muhly
Also known as: Calamagrostis compressa Döll +7 more
  • Calamagrostis compressa Döll
  • Muhlenbergia brachyphylla f. aristata E.J.Palmer & Steyerm.
  • Muhlenbergia commutata (Scribn.) Bush
  • Muhlenbergia frondosa f. commutata (Scribn.) Fernald
  • Muhlenbergia frondosa f. frondosa
  • Muhlenbergia mexicana f. commutata (Scribn.) Wiegand
  • Muhlenbergia mexicana subsp. commutata Scribn.
  • Muhlenbergia mexicana var. commutata (Scribn.) Farw.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Muhlenbergia frondosa (commonly known as Common Satingrass or Leafy 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
Bulb

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, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Dakota, 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)
Great Britain

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