Brachyelytreae
Clades:
Pooideae;
Poaceae;
Commelinoids;
Liliidae;
Lilianae;
Angiospermae;
Plants.
Region: Native to North America, eastern United States and southeastern Canada.
Habitat: shaded woodlands, moist forests, along forest edges; prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter; prefers partial to full shade.
Uses; ground cover in forest understories; prevent soil erosion; maintaining biodiversity; ornamental, occasionally.
BotanyHerb; grass; perennial grass; clumping; 30–90 cm tall.
Root: fibrous root system.
Leaves: broad; flat; lance-shaped = lanceolate; rough edges; 10–30 cm long, 1–2 cm wide; pale green to dark green; slightly rough to the touch.
Inflorescence: single, narrow, spike-like panicle; 5–15 cm long; erect; spikelets arranged loosely along the stem.
Flowers: small, inconspicuous; spikelet contains one or two florets.
Pollination: wind.