Biology:Muhlenbergia expansa
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Short description: Species of grass
Muhlenbergia expansa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: | Muhlenbergia |
Species: | M. expansa
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Binomial name | |
Muhlenbergia expansa (Poir.) Trin.
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Muhlenbergia expansa, also known as cutover muhly, is a species of plants in the grass family native to the Southeastern coast of the United States.
Ecology
It is found in bogs, flatwoods, and other wet sites with acidic sandy soil,[1] including the canebrake habitat.[2] It can be grazed by herbivores such as cattle and sheep, and can be growth-controlled by fire.[1]
References
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q15516058 entry
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