Polypogon interruptus
Ditch Beardgrass, Ditch Beard Grass
Other regional names: Ditch Rabbit's Foot Grass +1 more
- Ditch Rabbit's Foot Grass
- Ditch Rabbitsfoot Grass
Also known as: Alopecurus interruptus Poir. +10 more
- Alopecurus interruptus Poir.
- Polypogon ×littoralis var. interruptus (Kunth) Kuntze
- Polypogon brachyatherus Phil.
- Polypogon breviaristatus Phil.
- Polypogon cachinalensis Phil.
- Polypogon interruptus var. breviaristatus É.Desv.
- Polypogon interruptus var. interruptus
- Polypogon interruptus var. longearistata E.Desv.
- Polypogon interruptus var. longiaristatus É.Desv.
- Polypogon microstachys Phil.
- Polypogon tarapacanus Phil.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or annual.
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Polypogon interruptus (commonly known as Ditch Beardgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northern South America, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Bolivia, California, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Colombia, Colorado, Ecuador, Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Peru, Texas, Utah, Venezuela, Washington, Wyoming
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, Hawaii, Myanmar, New York, Wisconsin