Cylinder jointtail grass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cylinder jointtail grass |
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Coelorachis
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C. cylindrica
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| Coelorachis cylindrica (Michx.) Nash
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Coelorachis cylindrica is a type of grass that grows in the southeastern United States. People often call it by its common names: cylinder jointtail grass, Carolina jointgrass, or pitted jointgrass. This plant is special because it's native to this part of the world.
What is Coelorachis cylindrica?
This grass is a perennial, which means it lives for more than two years. It grows from underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes help the plant spread and grow new shoots.
How Does It Look?
Coelorachis cylindrica has round stems that can grow quite tall, up to about 1.2 meters (nearly 4 feet) high. These stems are covered by the sheaths of its leaves.
The plant's flowers grow in a special shape called an inflorescence, which also looks like a cylinder. The small parts that make up the flower cluster, called spikelets, have tiny pits or indentations on them.
Where Does It Grow?
You can find this grass in several different places. It often grows in open areas like tallgrass prairies, which are grasslands with tall grasses. It also likes to grow at the edges of forests. Sometimes, you might even spot it growing along roadsides.
