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Poaceae
Gastridium

not marked as a favorite taxon *Gastridium phleoides (Nees & Meyen) C.E. Hubbard. Common name: Nitgrass. Habitat: Ballast, wool waste, other disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of sw. Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: W. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA24, K4, NE; = Gastridium ventricosum (Gouan) Schinz & Thell. — F; = n/a — RAB; ? Gastridium lendigerum Gaudin — S13. Basionym: Lachnagrostis phleoides Nees & Meyen 1841

Links to other floras: = Gastridium phleoides - FNA24

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

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