Muhlenbergia palustris Scribn.

Scientific Name: Muhlenbergia palustris Scribn.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Muhlenbergia Schreb./ Muhlenbergia palustris Scribn.

<i>Muhlenbergia palustris</i> Scribn.
General Information
Usda SymbolMUPA6
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsMUPA6

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Muhlenbergia palustris Scribn..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim43560
Planting Density per Acre, Minim10912
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum26
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)2
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.2
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound750000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Muhlenbergia palustris</i> Scribn.

<i>Muhlenbergia palustris</i> Scribn.

<i>Muhlenbergia palustris</i> Scribn.

<i>Muhlenbergia palustris</i> Scribn.

<i>Muhlenbergia palustris</i> Scribn.

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