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Piptatheropsis

not marked as a favorite taxon Piptatheropsis pungens (Torrey) Romaschenko, P.M. Peterson, & Soreng. Common name: Sharp Piptatherum. Phenology: Apr-Jun. Habitat: Dry soils. Distribution: NL (Labrador), NU, and YT south to NJ, WV, IN, IL, IA, SD, and CO.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, NY, Romaschenko et al (2011); = Oryzopsis pungens (Torr. ex Spreng.) Hitchc. — C, F, G, HC, Il; = Piptatherum pungens (Torr. ex Spreng.) Dorn — FNA24, Mi, NE, Pa. Basionym: Milium pungens Torr. ex Spreng. 1821

Links to other floras: = Piptatherum pungens - Barkworth, Campbell, & Salomon (2007) In FNA24

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