Dichanthelium scoparium (Lam.) Gould

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Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA SCS, 1991, Southern wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species.
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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Dichanthelium scoparium (Lam.) Gould
Family Name: Poaceae Barnhart - Grass family
Common Name: velvet panicum
Symbol: DISC3
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:49 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Graminoid

Synonyms

  • Panicum scoparium Lam.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FACW FAC FACW FACW FACW FACW

Species Range Map