Erianthus brevibarbis Michaux. Short-bearded Plume Grass. Phen: Sep-Oct. Hab: Marshes, ditches. Dist: SC south to n. FL, west to AR, e. OK, and e. TX; disjunct in s. IL. Reports from NC appear to be in error.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = F, Il; = Erianthus brevibarbis Michx. var. brevibarbis – Ward (2001); = Saccharum brevibarbe (Michx.) Pers. var. brevibarbe – ETx1, FNA25, K3, K4, Webster & Shaw (1995); < Erianthus brevibarbis Michx. – C, G, GW1, RAB, S, S13; >< Erianthus coarctatus Fernald var. coarctatus – HC; >< Erianthus coarctatus Fernald var. elliottianus Fernald – HC; < Saccharum brevibarbe (Michx.) Pers.
Wetland Indicator Status:
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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