Schizachne purpurascens

Characteristics
Schizachne purpurascens (Torr.) Swallen
false melic grass
Mesic to dry-mesic forested sites often in rocky, high pH well-drained soils.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Native UPL, FAC (NWPL) FACU (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Schizachne purpurascens (Torr.) Swallen - false melic grass
Citation
Schizachne purpurascens (Torr.) Swallen
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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.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 17 May 2022 -
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 17 May 2022 -
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 17 May 2022 -
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 17 May 2022 -
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