Dichanthelium commutatum (J.A. Schultes) Gould ssp. joorii (Vasey) Freckmann & Lelong. Common name: Sprawling Witchgrass. Phenology: May-Oct. Habitat: Wet to swampy woodlands, sandy riparian areas. Distribution: VA south to FL, west to TX; Mexico.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Plants intermediate to ssp. commutatum are frequent, but recognition may be warranted in some areas.
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA25; = Panicum commutatum Schult. var. joorii (Vasey) Fernald — F; = Panicum joorii Vasey — HC, S, SFla; < Dichanthelium commutatum (Schult.) Gould — FlGr, K4, Mex, WH3; < Panicum commutatum Schult. — C, RAB, Tx; < Panicum commutatum Schult. var. commutatum — G. Basionym: Panicum joorii Vasey 1889
Links to other floras: = Dichanthelium commutatum ssp. joorii - FNA25
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Great Plains: FAC (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Midwest: FAC (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Northcentral & Northeast: FAC (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
Heliophily ⓘ: 5
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