Dichanthelium commutatum (known commonly as variable panicgrass or variable witchgrass) is a species of perennial graminoid native to North America. D. communtatums range encompasses the eastern United States, stretching from Maine to Florida and westward to Texas. It is endangered in the state of Illinois.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Variable witchgrass 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.
Easily confused with
- Dichanthelium boscii
- Dichanthelium latifolium
- Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon
- Dichanthelium ravenelii
- Dichanthelium clandestinum
- Dichanthelium polyanthes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Dichanthelium
- Species
- Dichanthelium commutatum
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