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Eragrostis mexicana
Mexican lovegrass
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to California, east to Idaho, Coloarado, New Mexico, and Texas; also in scattered locations in eastern North America.
Habitat: Sandy or silty shores, roadsides, ditches, and disturbed ground.
Flowers: July-Octobaer
Origin: Introduced from southwestern U.S.
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Eragrostis mexicana (Hornem.) Link
Publication: Hort. Berol. [Link] 1: 190. 1827. 1827.
Publication: Hort. Berol. [Link] 1: 190. 1827. 1827.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Infraspecies:
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ssp. virescens – Mexican lovegrass, orcutt's lovegrass
Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to California, east to Idaho, Coloarado, New Mexico, and Texas; also in scattered locations in eastern North America.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Eragrostis mexicana in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Eragrostis mexicana checklist entry
OregonFlora: Eragrostis mexicana information
E-Flora BC: Eragrostis mexicana atlas page
CalPhotos: Eragrostis mexicana photos
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