Hirst's panic grass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hirst's panic grass |
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Dichanthelium
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hirstii
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Panicum hirstii |
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Dichanthelium hirstii, also known as Hirst's panic grass, is a special type of grass. It belongs to the grass family. This plant is originally from the eastern United States.
You can still find Hirst's panic grass growing in Delaware, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Sadly, it used to grow in Georgia, but it is no longer found there.
About Hirst's Panic Grass
Hirst's panic grass is a unique plant. Its scientific name is Dichanthelium hirstii. It is known by the common name Hirst's panic grass. This plant is a member of the large grass family.
What Does Hirst's Panic Grass Look Like?
This grass grows in small groups or larger bunches. Its stems can reach up to one meter (about 3 feet) tall in some places. The plant has special flower clusters. These clusters are made of small seed heads called spikelets. They grow close to the stem.
Where Does Hirst's Panic Grass Live?
Hirst's panic grass likes wet places. In New Jersey, it grows in ponds within the Pine Barrens. This area is part of the coastal plain. In North Carolina, you can find it in coastal grasslands.
When it grew in Georgia, it lived in wet areas called cypress swamps. This grass needs places that are wet at certain times of the year. Because of this, the number of plants can change a lot from one year to the next.
