Characteristics
Anthoxanthum nitens (Weber) Y. Schouten & Veldkamp ssp. nitens
vanilla sweet grass
Upper edges of salt marshes.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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This taxon and A. hirtum have been lumped together in the past as Hierochloe odorata. Many specimens listed as Hierochloe odorata especially from inland sites are likely A. hirtum.
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Native
FACW (NWPL EMP)
FACW (NWPL NCNE)
S5 (State Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Anthoxanthum nitens (Weber) Y. Schouten & Veldkamp ssp. nitens - vanilla sweet grass
Citation
Anthoxanthum nitens (Weber) Y. Schouten & Veldkamp ssp. nitens
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.