Slender panic grass (Dichanthelium xanthophysum)

Slender panic grass, a reference photo — Photo: A. S. Hitchcock, Pricipal Botanist, Division of Plant Exploration and Introduction, Bureau of Plant Industry, USDA. · Public domain

Dichanthelium xanthophysum, formerly known as Panicum xanthophysum, common names slender rosette grass, panic grass and slender panic-grass, is a plant found in North America. It is listed as a special concern and believed extirpated in Connecticut. It is listed as endangered in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Slender panic 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.

Easily confused with

Dichanthelium leibergii
Dichanthelium boreale

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Dichanthelium
Species: Dichanthelium xanthophysum

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