Eragrostis mexicana ssp. virescens - Burke Herbarium Image Collection

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Eragrostis mexicana ssp. virescens

Mexican lovegrass, orcutt's 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-October

Origin: Introduced from southwestern United States

Growth Duration: Annual

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:

Eragrostis mexicana (Hornem.) Link ssp. virescens (J. Presl) S.D. Koch & Sánchez Vega
Publication: Phytologia 58(6): 380. 1985. 1985.

Synonyms & Misapplications:

Eragrostis orcuttiana Vasey [HC]
Eragrostis virescens J. Presl

Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Eragrostis mexicana ssp. virescens in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Eragrostis mexicana ssp. virescens checklist entry

OregonFlora: Eragrostis mexicana ssp. virescens information

E-Flora BC: Eragrostis mexicana ssp. virescens atlas page

CalPhotos: Eragrostis mexicana ssp. virescens photos

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