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Muhlenbergia schreberi (Nimblewill)
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Common Name
It is commonly referred to as Nimblewill
Scientific Name
Scientific name:
Species: Muhlenbergia schreberi
Plant Context
This Graminoid: Perennial comes from se US, Mexico, South America? and is found in CP PD
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<p>A narrower-leaved and more delicate-looking plant, nimblewill <em>(Muhlenbergia schreberi) </em>likes the same conditions as stiltgrass <em>(Microstegium vimineum)</em>—semi-shade and moisture. It has proven to be a strong ally in holding the ground against its invasive companion, perhaps gaining its competitive advantage through its longevity: Though both grasses reseed and root around, stiltgrass is an annual and nimblewill is a perennial. As it starts to reclaim the land, it also feeds grazing herbivores, birds, and insects. (source: Nancy Lawson)</p>
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Muhlenbergia schreberi (Wikipedia)
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<p>The nimblewill has purple to green culms that stand erect, and its spikelets are about 2-8" long. Its panicles are greenish and contain a rachis. Each spikelet has 1–2 glumes that are 0.2 mm long and afterwards the spikelets disarticulate and fall to the ground. The florets of the nimblewill are pollinated by the wind.</p>
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