Characteristics
Monocots
Schizachyrium rhizomatum (Swallen)Gould
SOUTH FLORIDA LITTLE BLUESTEM
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Traditionally defined by its narrower leaf blades (1-3 mm wide) and culms (ca. 1 mm thick or less), S. rhizomatum is mostly found in calcareous habitats. Additional research is needed to clarify the taxonomy and distribution. In the protologue, Swallen reported this taxon near Palm Beach as well. Bruner (1987) treated this taxon at the varietal level, though as part of a dissertation it is an invalidly published name.
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Schizachyrium rhizomatum (Swallen)Gould - SOUTH FLORIDA LITTLE BLUESTEM
Citation
SCHIZACHYRIUM RHIZOMATUM (Swallen) Gould, Brittonia 19: 73. 1967.
Andropogon rhizomatus Swallen 1941
FLORIDA: Miami-Dade Co.: Near Homestead, 16 Oct 1940, Silveus 6614 (holotype: NA).
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