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Dichanthelium

 

 

Dichanthelium commutatum (Schult.) Gould

Natural range:   Southern and eastern U.S. to South America

Synonym: Panicum commutatum Schult.

Habitat:  Wet hammocks

Florida status:  Native, common

Recognition:  Short, erect plant (20-75 cm) having wide leaves (5-25 mm); blade margins have papillose-based hairs; spikelets very large (2.2-3.2 mm).