Dichanthelium commutatum (J.A. Schultes) Gould ssp. joorii (Vasey) Freckmann & Lelong. Sprawling Witchgrass. Phen: May-Oct. Hab: Wet to swampy woodlands, sandy riparian areas. Dist: 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, K1, K3, K4, Mex, WH3; < Panicum commutatum Schult. – C, RAB, Tx; < Panicum commutatum Schult. var. commutatum – G

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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