Muhlenbergia filipes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Muhlenbergia filipes
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Genus:	Muhlenbergia
Species:	M. filipes
Binomial name
Muhlenbergia filipes M. A. Curtis
Synonyms
Muhlenbergia capillaris (Lam.) Trin. var. filipes (M. A. Curtis) Chapm. ex Beal

Muhlenbergia filipes, also known as gulf hairawn muhly or sweet grass, is a type of grass. It belongs to the Poaceae family, which is the grass family. This plant naturally grows in the southeastern parts of the United States. It's sometimes also called Muhlenbergia capillaris.

Sweet Grass and Basket Weaving

Sweet grass has been very important for making baskets. Different groups of people have used it for a long time.

Seminole Indian Baskets

In Florida, the Seminole Indians often used sweet grass. It was their favorite material for weaving baskets. These beautiful baskets were often sold in shops for tourists. This helped share their culture and art.

However, sweet grass is now harder to find in South Florida. It can only be collected at certain times of the year. Also, it grows in only a few special places. This makes the grass more precious.

African American Basket Art

This special grass is also very important in South Carolina. There, it has a long history of being used for Basket weaving. African American people from the Gullah culture still make amazing artistic baskets. They use this native grass, keeping their traditions alive.