Japanese stiltgrass

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Microstegium vimineum

Japanese stiltgrass, a reference photo
Photo: Alan Weakley · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Microstegium vimineum, commonly known as Japanese stiltgrass, packing grass, or Nepalese browntop, is an annual grass that is common in a wide variety of habitats and is well adapted to low light levels. It has become an invasive species throughout parts of the world, most notably North America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Japanese stiltgrass being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Poaceae
Species
Microstegium vimineum

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