Muhlenbergia macroura
Broomroot, Mexican Broomroot
Other regional names: Mexican Whisk
- Mexican Whisk
Also known as: Cinna macroura (Kunth) Kunth +9 more
- Cinna macroura (Kunth) Kunth
- Cinna setifolia (J.Presl) Kunth
- Crypsinna macroura (Kunth) E.Fourn.
- Crypsinna macroura E.Fourn. ex Benth.
- Crypsinna setifolia E.Fourn.
- Crypsis macroura Kunth
- Crypsis setifolia J.Presl
- Epicampes macroura Benth.
- Muehlenbergia macroura (Kunth) Hitchc.
- Phleum macrourum Willd. ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Muhlenbergia macroura (commonly known as Broomroot or Mexican broomroot) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South 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, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest