Dichanthelium ovale, commonly known as eggleaf rosette grass, is a plant found in North America. Dichanthelium ovale subsp. pseudopubescens, common name Stiff-leaved rosette-panicgrass is listed as a special concern and believed extirpated in Connecticut.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Eggleaf 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 commonsianum
- Dichanthelium villosissimum
- Dichanthelium acuminatum
- Dichanthelium consanguineum
- Dichanthelium tenue
- Dichanthelium webberianum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Dichanthelium
- Species
- Dichanthelium ovale
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