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Sphenopholis obtusata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Pooideae
Genus:	Sphenopholis
Species:	S. obtusata
Binomial name
Sphenopholis obtusata (Michx.) Scribn.

Sphenopholis obtusata is a species of grass known by the common names prairie wedgescale and prairie wedge grass. It is native to North America where it is widespread across southern Canada and the United States. It occurs in many types of habitat, including prairie, marshes, dunes, and disturbed areas.

Description

Sphenopholis obtusata is a perennial bunchgrass growing 20 centimeters to well over one meter in maximum height. The short leaves have ligules with jagged tips. The inflorescence is generally a dense, spikelike panicle of oval-shaped spikelets. The inflorescence is greenish white, darkening brownish as it matures.

References

1. NRCS. "Sphenopholis obtusata". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 25 November 2015.

External links

• Jepson Manual Treatment
• USDA Plants Profile
• Grass Manual Treatment
• Illinois Wildflowers
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