*Cenchrus polystachios (Linnaeus) O. Morrone ssp. setosus (Swartz) P.M. Peterson & Y. Herrera. Mission Grass. Phen: Jun-Nov. Hab: Pine flatwoods, moist disturbed pastures, and roadsides. Dist: Native of tropical Africa.
Origin/Endemic status: Subsaharan Africa
Other Comments: Considered invasive in our area.
Synonymy: = Herrera Arrieta & Peterson (2018); = Pennisetum polystachion (L.) Schult. ssp. setosum (Sw.) Brunken – FNA25; < Cenchrus polystachios (L.) Morrone – K3, K4; < Cenchrus polystachos – FlGr, orthographic error; < Pennisetum polystachion (L.) Schult.
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (name change)
- Great Plains: FACU (name change)
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