Muhlenbergia

Muhlenbergia capillaris (Lam.) Trin.

Muhly Grass

Natural range: Southeastern U.S., Caribbean

Habitat: Calcareous sites, wet marshy areas (alkaline?), extensively cultivated

Florida status: Native. Much used in landscaping

Recognition: Narrow-leaved (blades 2-4 mm wide) tuft-forming grass often standing 2'-4' tall, having wispy pinkish open panicles especially in the autumn. Spikelets usually pinkish, awned.