Poa paludigena Fernald & Wiegand. Section: Oreinos. Bog Bluegrass. Phen: Apr-early Jul. Hab: Bogs, especially in deep shade under shrubs. Dist: NY west to MN, south to PA, w. NC, and IL.
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, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NY, Pa, Va; = n/a – RAB, Tat
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
- Midwest: OBL
- Northcentral & Northeast: OBL
Heliophily: 3
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