Anthaenantia villosa explained

Anthaenantia villosa is a species of grass known by the common name green silkyscale. It is native to the southeastern United States as far west as Texas.[1]

This perennial grass grows up to 4 feet tall. The leaves are up to 12 centimeters long and are lined with silky hairs along the edges. The inflorescence is a pale green panicle with hairy spikelets.[2]

This grass is attractive to cattle and may be part of a forage mix. It is "an indicator of good range condition".[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ANVI4 Anthaenantia villosa.
  2. http://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_anvi4.pdf Anthaenantia villosa.