Toothache grass

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Ctenium aromaticum

Toothache grass, a reference photo
Photo: Alan Weakley · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Ctenium aromaticum is a species of grass known by the common name toothache grass. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows on the coastal plain.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Toothache grass 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Ctenium
Species
Ctenium aromaticum

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