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Poaceae
Cynosurus

*Cynosurus cristatus Linnaeus. Common name: Crested Dogtail. Phenology: Jun-Jul. Habitat: Lawns, roadsides. Distribution: Native of Eurasia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Eurasia

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, Can, F, FNA24, G, HC, K4, Meso6, Mi, NE, NS, NY, Pa, POWO, RAB, Tat, WV, Tucker (1996). Basionym: Cynosurus cristatus L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Cynosurus cristatus - FNA24

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
  • Great Plains: FACU
  • Midwest: FAC
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FAC

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