https://practicalplants.org/w/index.php?title=Panicum_capillare&oldid=79077, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike. Open disturbed sites, pastures, crop fields, orchards, vineyards, gardens, canal banks, ditches, and pond and reservoir edges. 3: 186. The base of the cluster is typically enclosed by the uppermost leaf sheath. The plant has a shallow fibrous root system that anchors it in dry or wet soils. Leaves are sparsely to moderately hairy on both surfaces, sometimes hairless on the upper surface and only hairy along the midvein on the underside. It is native plant to most of North America from the East Coast through all of the West Coast and California. There are 2 recognized subspecies of Panicum capillare: subsp. Adaptive Species. capillare Found this plant? TYPE: SURINAM: Without data, Rolander s.n. tolerated. Requires a moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Panicum elegantulum Panicum elegantulum Suksd. Pl. Type a value in the Celsius field to convert the value to Fahrenheit: Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. to exist in the state, but not documented to a county within The native Witch Grass is common throughout Illinois, where it has been 1968. Conservation, cultivation, and restoration hairs; they are wrapped rather loosely around the culms. 1: 21. Use documented by: Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. 1895. bartowense: FALL PANICGRASS: Panicum dichotomiflorum var. cross-pollinated by the wind or they are self-fertile. Panicum capillare L. Plant(s); Witchgrass (Panicum capillare). TYPE: WASHINGTON: Spokane Co.: Spokane River, near the Spokane Bridge, 14 Sep 1916, Suksdorf 9068 (holotype: WS; isotype: US). Atlas of Florida Plants (http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/). The foliage is occasionally eaten by rabbits and Fall panicum, Panicum dichotomiflorum, a related species, is similar in appearance to witchgrass, but is less common in California. Rar. The perfect florets of the lemmas are either Sci. The root system If you think a comment/link or information contained on this page is inaccurate or misleading we would welcome your feedback at admin@pfaf.org. Witchgrass is an annual grassy weed that is also known as Tickle-grass, Witches-hair or by its scientific name, Panicum capillare. VIRGINIA: Without data, Clayton 454 (lectotype: BM). Plantae. Certainty Herbicide is a selective, post-emergent herbicide meaning that . See Mohlenbrock (2001) for Transition Species. 2014. Panicum capillare. County documented: documented An overview of the individual specimens are provided in the table that follows. Thanks for your understanding. Witchgrass is considered a weed in most parts of the eastern United States. Lectotypified by Hitchcock & Chase, Contr. Structural class. (rough-textured). Poaceae Panicum capillare L. Witchgrass Navajo, Ramah - Food, Fodder Use documented by: Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 17 View all documented uses for Panicum capillare L. scales of each spikelet consist of a short glume, a long glume (that Our new book to be released soon is Edible Shrubs. Thus, these animals help to spread It is green to blue- or purple-tinged in color. The global rank reflects the species worldwide rarity. (Large-headed Grasshopper), Spharagemon If Quackgrass is seen in your turf, we recommend Certainty Herbicide. Milium capillare Rottbll, Descr. Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. View a List of All Ecological Communities, For more information, contact: Richard Wunderlin or Bruce Hansen, Alan Franck, or Karla Alvarado, 2023 Institute for Systematic Botany|Data last modified:4/17/2023, A member of the University of South Florida family of PlantAtlas.org websites. looks like a lemma), and a single fertile lemma. This makes controlling witchgrass something of a challenge, but there are methods of witchgrass weed control that are effective when used consistently. TYPE: VIRGINIA: Without data, Bobart s.n. Geography Launch Interactive Map. Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Flowers bloom from June through November. Spikelets are lance-elliptic, widest near the middle, 2 to 4 mm long, 1.5 to 2 mm wide, hairless with 1 sterile (lower) and 1 fertile (upper) floret, and a pair of bracts (glumes) at the base. The fertility of the soil and moisture level influence the Stem(s); collar and sheath. Use a hoe or pull small weeds where you are able. The short glume is More >>>. The PLANTS Database includes the following data sources of Panicum capillare L. Stems are leafy, multiple from the base, branching from the base as well as the upper stem, erect or sprawling from the base but rising at a node, often very stout, with fibrous annual roots. Comment (max 1000 characters): Note: Comments or information about plants outside of Minnesota and neighboring states may not be posted because Id like to keep the focus of this web site centered on Minnesota. 1897. spikelet. The alternate leaves are more common toward Location in Taxonomic Tree Genus. Herbarium Name Used: Panicum capillare ssp. FAC). Ensure that compost piles are staying warm and remember to turn them to prevent weed seeds from germinating. Uses Edible uses Notes Seed - cooked whole or ground into a powder and used as a flour [1]. This annual weed is common in cropland but it is not controlled by atrizine, which is a common crop herbicide. Garlic mustard is an example of a biennial. Panicum capillare L. witchgrass. Panicum capillare L.var. Mature panicles are globular-ovoid in outline and airy in appearance NVS maintains a standard set of species code . In contrast, the branchlets of hirsutipes Suksdorf, Werdenda 1: 17. 1887. Institute for Systematic Botany, University of South Florida, Tampa. If you have questions about a plant please use the Forum on this website as we do not have the resources to answer questions ourselves. Usually occurs in wetlands, but occasionally found in non-wetlands. How do you kill quack grass without killing grass? 1913. Gard. BASIONYM: Panicum barbipulvinatum Nash ex Rydberg 1900. These species may become ranked as Category I, but have not yet demonstrated disruption of natural Florida communities. Only spray when temperatures are 55 degrees Fahrenheit (12 C.) or above and when winds are calm. nearly hairless to hairy. (Broomcorn Millet), has been introduced from Eurasia. occidentale Rydberg, Contr. A species of plants native to the state that are in imminent danger of extinction within the state, the survival of which is unlikely if the causes of a decline in the number of plants continue, and includes all species determined to be endangered or threatened pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. this weedy grass into new areas. from Witch Grass (Kieckheffer & Lunden, 1983). Click the edit button to add them! Panicum elegantulum Suksdorf, Werdenda 1: 16. green, longitudinally veined, and densely covered with long spreading The light green rachis (central axis) of Witchgrass weeds can be controlled with most annual weed herbicides. Photos courtesy Peter M. Dziuk taken in Hennepin County and elsewhere across the state. Your email address: (required) Leptoloma capillaris (Linnaeus) Smyth, Trans. Any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. For example, matching the full name exactly in a Scientific Name search for Piptochaetium avenacioides may be difficult, but strings of either tium aven or avenaci or m avenac or pipto will all result in very small lists of matches. (2009), Brust little-exerted from the uppermost leaf. This is an archived copy of this article, recovered after a server failure in January 2022. Their blades are up to 10" long, up to 16 mm. Click the edit button to add them! The last is due to the dry brittleness of the panicle, which breaks off easily and tumbles away in the wind. Note: when native and non-native Panicum capillare. vulgare Panicum capillare var. The culms are light green, terete, and Any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Cerodontha dorsalis (Grass Sheath Miner), stem-inhabiting Plant species designated as FAC or Upland by DEP, but commonly seen in the transition zone in limited numbers. Your Name: Florets are each surrounded by a pair of bracts (lemma and palea) though the sterile palea is often absent. Preferred name: Panicum capillare Authority: Linnaeus Notes Canada, USA, Mexico, Caribbean (Cuba). Witch Grass differs Can you please help us? Nizh. (Fall Panicum) by its hairy sheaths; the latter species has hairless Grasses. Photographic Location: that contains sand, gravel, or hard-pan clay. There are no functions defined for this plant. The flowers are produced in a well-developed panicle often up to 60 cm (24 in) in length with numerous . The fungal component of a lichen absorbs water and nutrients from the surroundings and provides a suitable environment for the alga or cyanobacterium. View county names by placing the cursor over the map. (Florida):Source - Plants in the Preservation of Native Flora of Florida Act. brevifolium Vasey, in Rydberg & Shear, Bull. Plants are hairy throughout, the hairs usually from a swollen pimple-like base (papillose). We rely on donations from our users to keep maintaining and extending our free-to-use database of over 8000 edible and useful plants. 3. Exact status definitions can vary from state to Usually occurs in non-wetlands (estimated probability 67%-99%), but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probability 1%-33%). donations to help keep this site free and up to date for across, and rather floppy; they are light to medium green and variably It has longer Introduced in most of Europe, northern and eastern Mediterranean, Caucasus, and various scattered localities (Pakistan, Russian Far East, New Zealand) WSSA list of weeds in North America Other scientific names Common names Propose photo Taxonomy ), including Hesperia Mammals: Birds: Reptiles . They are often large, annual or perennial grasses, growing to 1-3 m (3 ft 3 in - 9 ft 10 in) tall. Do you know of some? The tenacious manner of growth and ability of the plant to spread its seed and adapt to a wide variety of conditions make it a serious competitor for cash crops. and Elachista solitaria Where in Minnesota? populations both exist in a county, only native status TYPE: MONTANA: Gallatin Co.: Manhattan, sand bar in the Gallatin River, 19 Jul 1895, Shear 436 (holotype: US). The culms are light green, terete, and nearly hairless to hairy. (1928), Felt (1917), Froeschner (1942), Wheeler et al. Any of various plants that have the vascular tissues xylem and phloem. Panicum barbipulvinatum Nash ex Rydberg, var. Sign up for our newsletter. Deep Species. Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, part shade, sun; dry to moist disturbed soil; fields, ditches, roadsides, railroads, gardens, shores, waste areas. Plants that perform their entire lifecycle within a single growing season. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Usually, the last letter (or two) of a given genus, a space, and the first few correct letters of the specific epithet will provide a sufficiently short list containing the desired taxon. To reuse an TYPE: Paractaenunm . ellipsoid in shape, slightly flattened, and pointed at both Lectotypified by Moraes et al., Harvard Pap. The panicle has a point similar to a witchs broom. It is a widespread weed of a range of crops. Herbivory and toxicology. Note: All comments are moderated before posting to keep the riff-raff out. Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Sheaths are open and about 1-1/2 to 3 inches (48 cm) long, often purple- or red-tinged, and covered with short to long, stiff, spreading hairs that have tiny pustule-like bases. Panicum capillare: WITCHGRASS: Panicum dichotomiflorum var. Panicum capillare (Witchgrass) Pick an image for a larger view. See Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. unintentionally); has become naturalized. Panicum capillare, known by the common name witchgrass,[1] is a species of grass. It is similar to two other tumblegrass species in Minnesota, Fall Witch Grass (Digitaria cognata) and Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis), both of which are perennial and have hairless stem nodes, where Witchgrass is annual with densely hairy nodes. The National Wetland Plant List: 2014 Update of Wetland Ratings. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The vascular plants include all seed-bearing plants (the gymnosperms and angiosperms) and the pteridophytes (including the ferns, lycophytes, and horsetails). Thorns On Citrus Trees: Why Does My Citrus Plant Have Thorns? Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Panicum capillare. As the plant dies and dries, the panicle may break off whole and becomes a tumbleweed.[3]. Data Source. Get PDF Reader Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so its worth checking. are sometimes considered varieties of Witch Grass as well. These aphids Click the edit button to add them! ; isotype: US). Use documented by: Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. It often occurs as Panicum capillare is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ftin). All images and text I find the grass to be quite attractive and charming on the roadsides. (Tawny-Edged Skipper), and Wallengrenia egremet Edible Parts: SeedEdible Uses: Seed - cooked whole or ground into a powder and used as a flour[257]. We depend on The intended name can then be chosen from any of those lists. A species of plants native to the state that are in imminent danger of extinction within the state, the survival of which is unlikely if the causes of a decline in the number of plants continue, and includes all species determined to be endangered or threatened pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. En masse, it has a very dramatic yet subtle feel. pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). The grass can get 30 inches tall with a bunching habit. the panicle is hairy, particularly at the swollen nodes where the in length) and a panicle that is Blooming Season:Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer. Germination should take place within a week. For details, please check with your state. National Wetland Plant List (NWPL): Source - Lichvar, R.W., M. Butterwick, N.C. Melvin, and W.N. 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