Digitaria ischaemum (Schreb.) Muhl.

Locations ofDigitaria ischaemum (Schreb.) Muhl. in Virginia

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Family
Poaceae
Botanical Name
Digitaria ischaemum (Schreb.) Muhl.
Common Name
Smooth Crabgrass
Synonym(s)
Digitaria ischaemum (Schweigg.) Muhl.
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Digitaria ischaemum (Schreb.) Muhl.
Comments
Small, slender forms of this species could be mistaken for Digitaria violascens Link, which has recently been documented at several sites in eastern Virginia. However, D. ischaemum has larger spikelets and almost always has axillary panicles lacking in D. violascens.
Habitat
Fields, pastures, lawns, gardens, and other open, disturbed habitats. Common throughout.
Native Status
Introduced

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