Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
GYMNOPOGON Palisot de Beauvois, Ess. Agrostogr. 41, 164, pl. 9(3). 1812.
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TYPE: Gymnopogon racemosus Palisot de Beauvois, nom. illegit. (Andropogon ambiguus Michaux; Gymnopogon ambiguus (Michaux) Britton et al.)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnopogon ambiguus | Eastern Skeleton Grass, Eastern Beard Grass | |||
| Gymnopogon brevifolius | Pineland Skeleton Grass, Pineland Beard Grass |
Identification Key
1. Cespitose; spikelets with 1(2) florets, lemma awns (2.4)4-12.2 mm long
1. Cespitose or rhizomatous; spikelets with 1-2 florets, lemma awns 0.7-3 mm long
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2. Rhizomes elongate; spikelets with 1(2) florets; lower glume 2-3.5 mm long
2. Cespitose; spikelets with (1)2-3(4) florets; lower glume (2.5)3-6 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||