River Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium)

NATIVE. Growing at a saturated edge of an overgrown backyard habitat in NW Georgia.

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Christine Young

Lion

Nice! This is somewhat rare, right? I think it is at least rare or maybe threatened a bit north of you. Did you know it's edible? You can use it to make flour. Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I was actually thinking of planting some on our land for that very reason! ;D Wild grains!!
  
  I wasn't sure of the rarity! So thanks for that! I'll have to look into it! :) Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Good idea! I'm not sure of the rarity in your area. But, it would certainly be nice to have on your land! Posted 7 years ago

The Woodoats

''Chasmanthium latifolium'', known as woodoats, inland sea oats, northern sea oats, and river oats is a grass native to the central and eastern United States, Manitoba, and northeastern Mexico; it grows as far north as Pennsylvania and Michigan, where it is a threatened species. The species was previously classified as ''Uniola latifolia'' .

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Similar species: Grasses, Bromeliads, Sedges

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling