Dichanthelium acuminatum (Sw.) Gould & C. A. Clark

Natural range: Most of U.S. to northern South America

Synonym: Panicum acuminatum Sw.

Habitat: Dryish sandy sites

Florida status: Native, common

Recognition: Short, erect plant (15-100 cm) often having leaf margins with papillose-based hairs, at least basally; ligules of 1-5 mm hairs; spikelets 1.1-2.1 mm long.