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'''Common name:''' tapered rosette grass, Western panicum, Western witchgrass, Western panicgrass.
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* Latin Name: ''Dichanthelium'' ''acuminatum''
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* Family: Poaceae
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* Common Names: hairy perennial panicgrass
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* Codon: DICACU
  
[[Image:diac2_001_lvp.jpg|thumb|right|Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln.]]
 
'''Abbreviation code (Codon):''' DIAC
 
  
==Taxonomy==
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{{Taxobox
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| name = Dichanthelium acuminatum| image = DIAC RodGilbert flw good.jpg|
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| image_alt = Dichanthelium acuminatum
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| image_caption = Photo by Rod Gilbert. Also featured on Main Page.
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| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
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| subregnum = Tracheobionta
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| phylum = Spermatophyta
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| subphylum= Magnoliophyta
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| classis = Liliopsida
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| subclassis = Commelinidae
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| ordo = Cyperales
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| familia = Poaceae
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| genus = Dichanthelium
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| species ='' Dichanthelium acuminatum''
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| binomial =
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| binomial_authority =
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| synonyms =
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}}
  
*Kingdom Plantae – Plants <br>
 
*Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants  <br>
 
*Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants <br>
 
*Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants <br>
 
*Class Liliopsida – Monocotyledons <br>
 
*Subclass Commelinidae <br>
 
*Order Cyperales <br>
 
*Family Poaceae – Grass family <br>
 
*Genus Dichanthelium (Hitchc. & Chase) Gould – rosette grass <br>
 
*Species Dichanthelium acuminatum (Sw.) Gould & C.A. Clark – tapered rosette grass
 
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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Tufted perennial; stems yellowish-green, leafy towards base, spreading, usually velvety-hairy, 15-40 cm tall. Leaves flat, firm, erect to ascending, hairy, 5-10 mm wide, no auricles; ligules 3-4 mm long, consisting of long hairs.
 
Tufted perennial; stems yellowish-green, leafy towards base, spreading, usually velvety-hairy, 15-40 cm tall. Leaves flat, firm, erect to ascending, hairy, 5-10 mm wide, no auricles; ligules 3-4 mm long, consisting of long hairs.
  
Inflorescence a panicle, open, 3-9 cm long; spikelets up to 2 mm long, short-hairy, two flowered, the lower flower sterile; glumes unequal in size; fertile lemmas hardened (Pojar and MacKinnon, 1994)
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Inflorescence a panicle, open, 3-9 cm long; spikelets up to 2 mm long, short-hairy, two flowered, the lower flower sterile; glumes unequal in size; fertile lemmas hardened <ref>(Pojar and MacKinnon, 1994)</ref>
 
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[[Image:DIAC RodGilbert flw good.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Dichanthelium acuminatum'' in flower. Image by Rod Gilbert]]
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==Bloom Period==
 
==Bloom Period==
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June-September
 
June-September
  
 
Dichantheliums are characterized by two distinct blooming periods. The conspicuous primary flowering heads are terminal to the culms and are produced in late spring and early summer. Secondary flowering heads are produced from the leaf axils begininning in mid-summer and continuing into early autumn. The primary flowering heads usually have a lower seedset than the secondary ones, which have flowers that remain closed and are self pollinated. However, seeds produced by the primary flowers appear to germinate more readily than seeds from the secondary flowers.  
 
Dichantheliums are characterized by two distinct blooming periods. The conspicuous primary flowering heads are terminal to the culms and are produced in late spring and early summer. Secondary flowering heads are produced from the leaf axils begininning in mid-summer and continuing into early autumn. The primary flowering heads usually have a lower seedset than the secondary ones, which have flowers that remain closed and are self pollinated. However, seeds produced by the primary flowers appear to germinate more readily than seeds from the secondary flowers.  
  
(nativeplantnetwork.org)
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<ref>(nativeplantnetwork.org)</ref>
  
 
==Distribution==
 
==Distribution==
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==Habitat==
 
==Habitat==
Rocky or sandy river banks or lake margins to open woods, marshy areas or dry prairies, from sea level to high elevation in the mountains. Moist, sandy ground (lakeshores, beaches, stream banks), rocky and gravelly areas in bogs, meadows and open forests at low to mid elevations (Pojar and MacKinnon, 1994).
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Rocky or sandy river banks or lake margins to open woods, marshy areas or dry prairies, from sea level to high elevation in the mountains. Moist, sandy ground (lakeshores, beaches, stream banks), rocky and gravelly areas in bogs, meadows and open forests at low to mid elevations <ref>(Pojar and MacKinnon, 1994).</ref>
  
 
==Uses==
 
==Uses==
Landscaping: Panic grass is good for a low-traffic ground cover. Useful ground cover in controlled moist area. Attractive fall/winter color. Excellent in poorly-drained locations (S. Bastin, pers. comm.).
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Landscaping: Panic grass is good for a low-traffic ground cover. Useful ground cover in controlled moist area. Attractive fall/winter color. Excellent in poorly-drained locations <ref>(S. Bastin, pers. comm.).</ref>
  
 
==Propagation==
 
==Propagation==
Seed germinates readily with day temperatures of 20º C and night temperatures of 5-10º C Do not cover seeds; simply lightly press into the soil. Requires continuous moisture for germination. Good results will fall sowing - 90% germination by mid-April (S. Bastin, pers. comm.).
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Seed germinates readily with day temperatures of 20º C and night temperatures of 5-10º C Do not cover seeds; simply lightly press into the soil. Requires continuous moisture for germination. Good results will fall sowing - 90% germination by mid-April <ref>(S. Bastin, pers. comm.).</ref>
  
 
Conditioned seed is planted into round cell greenhouse flat liners with 38 cells per flat that have been filled with coarse processed bark and composted pine bark growing medium. Seed is surface sown at a rate of 3-5 seeds per cell and lightly covered with starter sized, 1/16" - 1/8" diameter, granite poultry grit to combat damping off diseases. Prepared flats are lightly hand watered to slightly moisten the growing medium.  
 
Conditioned seed is planted into round cell greenhouse flat liners with 38 cells per flat that have been filled with coarse processed bark and composted pine bark growing medium. Seed is surface sown at a rate of 3-5 seeds per cell and lightly covered with starter sized, 1/16" - 1/8" diameter, granite poultry grit to combat damping off diseases. Prepared flats are lightly hand watered to slightly moisten the growing medium.  
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Hardening Phase 1 – 2 weeks.
 
Hardening Phase 1 – 2 weeks.
  
(nativeplantnetwork.org)
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<ref>(nativeplantnetwork.org)</ref>
  
  
 
===Seed===
 
===Seed===
[[File:Dichanthelium acuminatum.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Dichanthelium acuminatum'']]
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[[File:Dichanthelium acuminatum.jpg|300px|thumb|''Dichanthelium acuminatum,'' photo by Lisa Hintz]]
  
 
'''Seed sample from:''' 2011
 
'''Seed sample from:''' 2011
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'''Surface:''' Seeds are glossy and smooth. Some are very finely striped longitudinally.
 
'''Surface:''' Seeds are glossy and smooth. Some are very finely striped longitudinally.
  
'''Latitudinal Cross Section:''' elliptical [[File:DIAC lat.png|30px|]] <br/>
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'''Latitudinal Cross Section:''' elliptical [[File:DIAC lat.png|30px|]] <br />
 
'''Longitudinal Cross Section:''' elliptical [[File:DIAC long.png|30px|]]
 
'''Longitudinal Cross Section:''' elliptical [[File:DIAC long.png|30px|]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
  
 
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<references />
 
*Dichanthelium acuminatum - Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichanthelium_acuminatum). Retrieved 04/12/2012.
 
*Dichanthelium acuminatum - Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichanthelium_acuminatum). Retrieved 04/12/2012.
  
 
*USDA, NRCS. 2012. ''Dichanthelium acuminatum'' PLANTS Profile, USDA PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=DIAC2, 7 May 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA. Retrieved 05/07/2012.
 
*USDA, NRCS. 2012. ''Dichanthelium acuminatum'' PLANTS Profile, USDA PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=DIAC2, 7 May 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA. Retrieved 05/07/2012.
  
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Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln.
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=====Image Gallery=====
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Revision as of 16:38, 21 June 2020

  • Latin Name: Dichanthelium acuminatum
  • Family: Poaceae
  • Common Names: hairy perennial panicgrass
  • Codon: DICACU


Dichanthelium acuminatum
Dichanthelium acuminatum
Photo by Rod Gilbert. Also featured on Main Page.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
Phylum: Spermatophyta
Subphylum: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Subclass: Commelinidae
Order: Cyperales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Dichanthelium
Species: Dichanthelium acuminatum


Description

Tufted perennial; stems yellowish-green, leafy towards base, spreading, usually velvety-hairy, 15-40 cm tall. Leaves flat, firm, erect to ascending, hairy, 5-10 mm wide, no auricles; ligules 3-4 mm long, consisting of long hairs.

Inflorescence a panicle, open, 3-9 cm long; spikelets up to 2 mm long, short-hairy, two flowered, the lower flower sterile; glumes unequal in size; fertile lemmas hardened [1]

Bloom Period

June-September

Dichantheliums are characterized by two distinct blooming periods. The conspicuous primary flowering heads are terminal to the culms and are produced in late spring and early summer. Secondary flowering heads are produced from the leaf axils begininning in mid-summer and continuing into early autumn. The primary flowering heads usually have a lower seedset than the secondary ones, which have flowers that remain closed and are self pollinated. However, seeds produced by the primary flowers appear to germinate more readily than seeds from the secondary flowers.

[2]

Distribution

Southern British Columbia south along the coast to California; east of the Cascades mainly along water courses or around springs in the mountains, east to Montana and Wyoming.

Dichanthelium acuminatum vegetation. Image by Rod Gilbert.

Habitat

Rocky or sandy river banks or lake margins to open woods, marshy areas or dry prairies, from sea level to high elevation in the mountains. Moist, sandy ground (lakeshores, beaches, stream banks), rocky and gravelly areas in bogs, meadows and open forests at low to mid elevations [3]

Uses

Landscaping: Panic grass is good for a low-traffic ground cover. Useful ground cover in controlled moist area. Attractive fall/winter color. Excellent in poorly-drained locations [4]

Propagation

Seed germinates readily with day temperatures of 20º C and night temperatures of 5-10º C Do not cover seeds; simply lightly press into the soil. Requires continuous moisture for germination. Good results will fall sowing - 90% germination by mid-April [5]

Conditioned seed is planted into round cell greenhouse flat liners with 38 cells per flat that have been filled with coarse processed bark and composted pine bark growing medium. Seed is surface sown at a rate of 3-5 seeds per cell and lightly covered with starter sized, 1/16" - 1/8" diameter, granite poultry grit to combat damping off diseases. Prepared flats are lightly hand watered to slightly moisten the growing medium.

Stratified seed is placed in a greenhouse maintained under natural lighting and at a minimum temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Soil moisture is maintained during germination by an automatic overhead watering system set to cycle for 20 seconds every thirty minutes during daylight hours. Germination typically occurs 7 - 10 days after placement in the greenhouse. After germination, seedlings are maintained in a greenhouse environment 2-4 months to promote development of a plug with at least 6 inches of top growth and a dense, fibrous root system suitable for mechanical transplanting. Watering is reduced to overhead hand watering once daily. Seedlings receive a water soluble complete fertilizer bi-weekly until hardening.

Hardening Phase 1 – 2 weeks.

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Seed

Dichanthelium acuminatum, photo by Lisa Hintz

Seed sample from: 2011

Average Measurement: 1.6 x 1 x 0.8

Measurement Range: L: 1.5 x 1.9, W: no variation in sample set (all seeds measured 1 mm) D: 0.7 - 0.9

Features

Shape: One side of seed has two grooves running from hilium to opposite apex that form a football shaped opening.

Color: Seeds in green and purple husk that is coarsely hairy. Inner seed is off-white with a white, slightly puckered hilium.

Surface: Seeds are glossy and smooth. Some are very finely striped longitudinally.

Latitudinal Cross Section: elliptical DIAC lat.png
Longitudinal Cross Section: elliptical DIAC long.png

References

  1. (Pojar and MacKinnon, 1994)
  2. (nativeplantnetwork.org)
  3. (Pojar and MacKinnon, 1994).
  4. (S. Bastin, pers. comm.).
  5. (S. Bastin, pers. comm.).
  6. (nativeplantnetwork.org)


Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln.


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