Shortleaf Skeletongrass

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Gymnopogon brevifolius

Shortleaf Skeletongrass, a reference photo
Photo: Alan Weakley · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Gymnopogon brevifolius, commonly known as pineland skeleton grass, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae that is native to the southeastern United States.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Shortleaf Skeletongrass 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
Species
Gymnopogon brevifolius

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