Contains 4 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
DANTHONIA de Candolle, in Lamarck & de Candolle, Fl. Franc., ed. 3. 3: 32. 1805, nom. cons. vs. Sieglingia Bernhardi 1800.
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TYPE: Danthonia spicata (Linnaeus) de Candolle, typ. cons. (Avena spicata Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danthonia compressa | Mountain Oat-grass, Allegheny Flyback | |||
| Danthonia epilis | Bog Oat-grass | |||
| Danthonia sericea | Silky Oat-grass | |||
| Danthonia spicata | Poverty Oat-grass, Moonshine Grass |
Identification Key
1. Leaf sheaths usually villous, occasionally glabrate; glumes 14-18 mm long; lemma margin hairs 2.5-4 mm long; lemma awns 10-17 mm long
1. Leaf sheaths glabrous or pilose at base; glumes 7-10 mm long; lemma hairs 0.5-2 mm long, awns 2-8 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||