Creeping velvetgrass (Holcus mollis)

Description:

Habit: Erect, spreading, rhizomatous grass that forms mats and can reach a height of 6-8 niches tall.

Leaves: Narrow, green in color, blade-like, 0.50 inches wide.

Stems: Erect, creeping, nearly to completely hairless.

Flowers: Purplish-white in color.

Habitat: Native to Europe. Can be found in disturbed edges of hemlock hardwoods and swamp margins.

Reproduction: Vegetatively by rhizomes.

Credits: The information provided in this factsheet was gathered from the Missouri Botanical Garden, University of Michigan Herbarium, and Wikipedia.

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