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not marked as a favorite taxon Poa paludigena Fernald & Wiegand. Common name: Bog Bluegrass. Phenology: Apr-early Jul. Habitat: Bogs, especially in deep shade under shrubs. Distribution: NY west to MN, south to PA, w. NC, and IL.

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Section: Oreinos.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Other Comments: This species withers and disintegrates shortly after flowering; its ephemeral habit may be responsible for its being overlooked in parts of our region for many years.

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, FNA24, G, HC, Il, K4, Mi, NY, Pa, Va; = n/a — RAB, Tat. Basionym: Poa paludigena Fernald & Wiegand 1918

Links to other floras: = Poa paludigena - FNA24

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
  • Midwest: OBL
  • Northcentral & Northeast: OBL

Heliophily ⓘ: 3

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