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Switchgrass is a hardy, deep-rooted, perennial rhizomatous grass that begins growth in late spring. It can grow up to 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) high, but is typically shorter than big bluestem grass or indiangrass. The leaves are 30–90 cm (12–35 in) long, with a prominent midrib.
Panicum amarum is a species of grass known by the common name bitter panicum. It is native to North America, where it is found in coastal regions along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States and into northeastern Mexico. It also occurs in The Bahamas and in Cuba. [2] This perennial grass grows from a thick rhizome. It has stems up ...
Panicum hillmanii Chase – Hillmann's panicgrass (North America) Panicum hirticaule J.Presl – Mexican panicgrass (Americas) Panicum lycopodioides Bory ex Nees – false club-moss panic grass (Réunion) Panicum maximum Jacq. – Guinea grass, buffalo grass (Africa, Palestine, Yemen) Panicum miliaceum L. – proso millet, common millet ...
Panicum hemitomon is a species of grass known by the common name maidencane. It is native to North America, where it occurs along the southeastern coastline from New Jersey to Texas. [2] It is also present in South America. [3] This plant is a rhizomatous perennial grass with stems reaching up to
In tallgrass prairie there are four dominant species, big bluestem grass (Andropogen gerardii), Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans), switch grass (Panicum virgatum), and little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). Big bluestem grass is 4–8 feet tall and was the favorite food of the buffalo.
Panicum capillare — old witch panicgrass; Panicum dichotomiflorum — spreading panicgrass; Panicum flexile — wiry witch grass; Panicum gattingeri — Gattinger's panicgrass; Panicum philadelphicum — Philadelphia panicgrass; Panicum rigidulum — redtop panicgrass; Panicum virgatum — old switch panicgrass; Pascopyrum smithii — western ...
Panicum dichotomiflorum is an annual grass growing decumbent or erect to a maximum height near one meter-3 feet. It can be distinguished from its relative, Panicum capillare - Witchgrass by its hairless leaves. [4] The inflorescence is a large open panicle up to 20 centimeters long and fanning out to a width of 16 centimeters.
Panicum repens is a species of grass known by many common names, including torpedo grass, creeping panic, panic rampant, couch panicum, wainaku grass, quack grass, dog-tooth grass, and bullet grass. Its exact native range is obscure.