En masse, it has a very dramatic yet subtle feel. Plant species commonly found in the deep zone, and designated either FAC or OBL by DEP. This table shows all the data stored for this plant. Your Name: It often occurs as Panicum hillmanii) is often blue-green rather than purple, has more appressed cluster branches, usually blackish fertile florets, and has a limited range in the southern Great Plains with adventive populations in California; subsp. vulgare Panicum capillare var. padi (Bird Cherry & Oat Aphid), and Schizaphis graminum Subscribe (RSS) Witchgrass weeds can be controlled with most annual weed herbicides. Chasea capillaris (Linnaeus) Nieuwland, Amer. The ligule is a fringe of long hairs. The grains are about 1.5 mm. Panicum capillare. https://practicalplants.org/w/index.php?title=Panicum_capillare&oldid=79077, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike. a discussion of these differences. (lectotype: SBT). Panicum capillare, known by the common name witchgrass, is a species of grass. It grows in many types of habitat. barbipulvinatum (Nash ex Rydberg) McGregor, Phytologia 55: 256. Broadcast spray the mixture onto the afflicted area. the stink bugs Euschistus The short glume is broadly ovate in shape; it often becomes Bot. and 1' across. two species have more narrow leaf blades (up to 8-10 mm. The light green rachis (central axis) of is shown on the map. occidentale Rydberg, Contr. This is an archived copy of this article, recovered after a server failure in January 2022. Location in Taxonomic Tree Genus. Panicum capillare L.var. 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. All rights reserved. Usually occurs in wetlands, but occasionally found in non-wetlands. Searching using "snake root" will yield no results due to the extra space, but searching "snake" will generate a short list of plants with the word "snake" in the common name. Lectotypified by Hitchcock & Chase, Contr. (rough-textured). The alternate leaves are more common toward E. spectabilis spikelets have 4 or more florets, stems are unbranched, the ligule a band of long hairs, and is also less hairy overall except for the lower sheaths. Panicum capillare, known by the common name witchgrass, is a species of grass. produces a single grain. Fall panicum, Panicum dichotomiflorum, a related species, is similar in appearance to witchgrass, but is less common in California. For noncommercial purposes only, any Web site may link directly to this page. We are working to bring back full functionality. The leaf sheaths are light green to reddish 1913. Panicum elegantulum Suksdorf, Werdenda 1: 16. Mature panicles often comprise about one-half of the Sign up for our newsletter. It is native plant to most of North America from the East Coast through all of the West Coast and California. Witch Grass differs + Expand All - Collapse Specimens and Distribution. collare (Mottled Sand Grasshopper), and Arphia sulphurea The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Data Source. Non-native: introduced Panicum elegantulum Panicum elegantulum Suksd. Witch N. witch panicgrass. Witchgrass is an annual grassy weed that is also known as Tickle-grass, Witches-hair or by its scientific name, Panicum capillare. The flower head is erect, has an overall pyramid shape (sometimes egg shape), and is about 6 to 16 inches (1540 cm) long, and at maturity its branches have an open form and appear diffuse. (Large-headed Grasshopper), Spharagemon VIRGINIA: Without data, Clayton 454 (lectotype: BM). Lit: Clewell, Guide Vasc. Panicum capillare var. granite glades, gravel bars near rivers, gravelly areas along railroads edit this page to add it. vulgare Scribn. * Updates on new information & functionality of the website & database Witchgrass weed control in smaller locations may occur from pulling the plants but in open fields and less managed spaces, clean cultivation methods and chemical management are recommended. A large group of seedless green plants including the mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. Cerodontha dorsalis (Grass Sheath Miner), stem-inhabiting The stems are hairy and erect with a large panicle produced in summer. spreading hairs. An overview of the individual specimens are provided in the table that follows. Agrostogr. Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Panicum capillare L. Plant(s); Witchgrass (Panicum capillare). The seeds of panic grasses are an important central vein, or it is moderately to densely covered with long Grasses. Proper vouchers display all the necessary attributes for complete identification of the plant, and are to be accompanied by accurate locality, habitat, collection time, and collector data. Our new book to be released soon is Edible Shrubs. 4: 748. all characteristics, there is more than one floret per spikelet, there are at least two distinct forms of florets within one spikelet, the spikelets are elliptic (widest in the middle, tapering to the ends) in profile, the spikelets are lanceolate (lance-shaped, widest below the middle and tapering narrowly to the ends) in profile, the stems trail at the base, but turn upwards at the tips. Help support this site ~ Information for sponsor opportunities. agreste Gattinger, Tennessee Fl. The best option for control is utilizing chemical herbicides. 1910. Web design and content copyright 2006-2023 MinnesotaWildflowers.info. panici, the stilt bug Jalysus the panicle is hairy, particularly at the swollen nodes where the disturbed areas where there is reduced competition from other ground Vascular - Exotic. The branchlets ultimately terminate in solitary spikelets with short FOR ALL OTHER USES or more information, read Legal Notices. Herbivory and toxicology. Usually found in disturbed areas throughout Louisiana and east Texas The seeds of many Panicums were used as food in the Southwest, however, their importance as a food source was limited because they drop their seeds quickly after ripening (Doebley 1983). Witch Grass, Panicum capillare occidentale, has Atlas of Florida Plants (http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/). The Hopi ground the seeds of witch panicgrass to use in cooking. plants. Species: Panicum capillare Linnaeus. Lectotypified by Moraes et al., Harvard Pap. VT. Field edges, roadsides, disturbed soil, exposed shorelines, areas of cultivation. scales of each spikelet consist of a short glume, a long glume (that 15: 181. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. An important new book from PFAF. More more information, see Clark et al. The ecosystem niches for this plant are unknown. Seedlings resemble those of crabgrass but have longer silky hairs with swollen bases. The plant has a shallow fibrous root system that anchors it in dry or wet soils. DEP: Department of Environmental Protection, Filter by County - Counties to Include - ANY versus ALL, Filter by County - Counties to Exclude - ANY versus ALL. The perfect florets of the lemmas are either Preferred name: Panicum capillare Authority: Linnaeus Notes Canada, USA, Mexico, Caribbean (Cuba). Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Witchgrass is known as a "panic grass," which means that it removes CO2 from the air much more effectively than other plants. Naturalist 2: 64. 1998, amended. Montana Field Guide. The native Witch Grass is common throughout Illinois, where it has been (including the limestone ballast), fields, construction sites, and 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. length of the entire plant. agreste Gattinger Right plant wrong place. capacity to pass through the digestive tracts of horses, cattle, swine, The mutualistic symbiotic association of a fungus with an alga or a cyanobacterium, or both. inflorescence have a tendency to droop. et al. (Broomcorn Millet), has been introduced from Eurasia. 1894, nom. The blooming period occurs It focuses on the attributes of plants suitable for food forests, what each can contribute to a food forest ecosystem, including carbon sequestration, and the kinds of foods they yield. Do you know of some? donations to help keep this site free and up to date for County documented: documented Edit this page to add your knowledge. The sheath is densely hairy, the edges overlapping near the tip. shape, and hairless; they taper gradually to beak-like tips. Any correct part of a taxon name can be entered and a choice of the correct one made from the small list of resulting matches. Thus, these animals help to spread Each culm 2010. Panicum capillare. [2] It grows in many types of habitat. capillare. Open sandy or stony soil or cultivated land in N. America[43]. long, broadly Your help is appreciated. The root system (Panicum pterigodium Trinius; Otachyrium pterigodium (Trinius) Pilger) Paractaenum Paractaenum Palisot de Beauvois, Ess. Facultative Wetland. I find the grass to be quite attractive and charming on the roadsides. Mature panicles are globular-ovoid in outline and airy in appearance source of food to upland gamebirds and granivorous songbirds (see Bird Last Revised by: Curated and maintained by: USDA NRCS National Plant Data Team. FAC). Panicum capillare an annual member of the Panicum genus in the family Gramineae. The grains are shiny, egg-shaped to oblong-elliptic, 1.5 to 2 mm long and 1/3 to 2/3 as wide. If available other names are mentioned here, Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available. image, please click it to see who you will need to contact. The culms are light green, terete, and Plant species that are not expected to be seen in wetlands. Panicum capillare is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ftin). 1895. Leptoloma barbipulvinatum (Nash ex Rydberg) Smyth, Trans. There are no auricles. What is witchgrass? See above for USDA hardiness. 10(6). Witchgrass is a desirable member of natural communities (leaves and seeds are an important source of forage for many species of birds and mammals), but it can become weedy in agricultural and landscape sites. other and they can be difficult to distinguish. Only plant populations vouchered by specimens deposited in Index Herbariorum http://sweetgum.nybg.org/science/ih/ recognized herbaria are represented on this map. 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. Website designed and developed by TinyMighty. 1812. Rolled. TYPE: WYOMING: Yellowstone National Park, Lower Geyser Basin, 4 Aug 1897, Rydberg & Bessey 3544 (holotype: NY). Free and Open Access to Biodiversity Data. Witchgrass (Panicum capillare) is a common summer annual weed of field crops and small fruit in NYS. In It shows up just about any place the soil has been disturbed including road ditches, field margins, empty lots, and your back yard garden. Sci. Note: when native and non-native Pl. Facultative short day flowering response; daylength extension is recommended where appropriateto ensure good stem length. 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. Panicum capillare, known by the common name witchgrass,[1] is a species of grass. TYPE: Paractaenunm . The preference is full sun, mesic to dry conditions, and a barren soil Help us fill in the blanks! larvae of the gall fly Calamomyia and Elachista solitaria Hairy. Show Panicum elegantulum Panicum elegantulum Suksd. Can you please help us? Map). TYPE: MONTANA: Gallatin Co.: Manhattan, sand bar in the Gallatin River, 19 Jul 1895, Shear 436 (holotype: US). The last is due to the dry brittleness of the panicle, which breaks off easily and tumbles away in the wind. Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, part shade, sun; dry to moist disturbed soil; fields, ditches, roadsides, railroads, gardens, shores, waste areas. of plants. Usually occurs in non-wetlands (estimated probability 67%-99%), but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probability 1%-33%). state. while the lower blade surface has a few scattered hairs along the NVS code Help. Controlling witchgrass starts with cultural amendments and finishes with a chemical herbicide for complete management. Distribution Map: Based on vouchered plant specimens from wild populations. These ranks carry no legal status. hot dry weather are readily tolerated. Thanks for your understanding. They are often large, annual or perennial grasses, growing to 1-3 m (3 ft 3 in - 9 ft 10 in) tall. (Florida):Source - Plants in the Preservation of Native Flora of Florida Act. Witchgrass is a common weedy native species throughout all of Minnesota and indeed throughout much of North America. Its stems are round in cross-section, hollow between stem joints, and start branching at the base. pale purple, otherwise the grasses (Panicum spp. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water. Description: size of denticulata (Toothed Flea Beetle) and Chaetocnema pulicaria (2009), Brust Div. funnel-shaped with a dense concentration of branchlets and spikelets. The ligule (membrane where the leaf joins the sheath) is membranous with short hairs about 1 mm long along the edge. Staff-only pages Show these synonyms only. Witch Panicgrass Panicum capillare. Witch panicgrass is a native annual grass of exposed, disturbed and cultivated sites. Plant Habit: Upright. This easy-to-grow grass adds a delicate texture to any bouquet. unbranched or sparingly so. The global rank reflects the species worldwide rarity. The inflorescence is a large open panicle which may be over half the total length of the plant, up to half a meter long. The book suggests that community and small-scale food forests can provide a real alternative to intensive industrialised agriculture, and help to combat the many inter-related environmental crises that threaten the very future of life on Earth. (Corn Leaf Aphid), Rhopalosiphum The ligule is a fringe of long hairs. The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30C (86F). The tufted grass is an annual plant that has hairy stems and large seed heads. cross-pollinated by the wind or they are self-fertile. 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