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Pappophorum pappiferum (Lam.) Kuntze

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Pappophorum pappiferum (Lam.) Kuntze
Family Name: Poaceae Barnhart - Grass family
Common Name: limestone pappusgrass
Symbol: PAPA7
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 4:01 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Graminoid

Synonyms

  • Pappophorum alopecuroideum Vahl
  • Saccharum pappiferum Lam.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FACU

Species Range Map