Schizachne purpurascens (Torr.) Swallen

Locations ofSchizachne purpurascens (Torr.) Swallen in Virginia

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Family
Poaceae
Botanical Name
Schizachne purpurascens (Torr.) Swallen
Common Name
Purple Oatgrass, False Melic
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Schizachne purpurascens (Torr.) Swallen
Comments
Purple Oatgrass is a species of northern and western montane North America and eastern Asia. It is likely a relict of the formerly more geographically extensive Arcto-Tertiary temperate flora. It reaches its southern limits in the Appalachians in Virginia and West Virginia.
Habitat
Northern hardwood forests, Red Spruce forests, high-elevation cove forests, old fields, and clearings. Rare, wc. mountains; known only from higher elevations of Highland County, especially on Allegheny Mountain.
Native Status
Native

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