Setaria scheelei
Southwestern Bristle Grass
Also known as: Chaetochloa polystachya Scribn. & Merr. +3 more
- Chaetochloa polystachya Scribn. & Merr.
- Chaetochloa scheelei (Steud.) Hitchc.
- Ixophorus scheelei Steud.
- Panicum scheelei Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Setaria scheelei (commonly known as Southwestern Bristle Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas