Oplismenus

Oplismenus hirtellus (L.) P. Beauv.

Natural range: Southern U.S. to South America

Habitat: Moist shaded places, hammocks

Florida status: Native, common in its moist shaded habitat.

Recognition: Shade-loving, ground-hugging, broad-leaved grass. Awned spikelets in widely separated clusters (or on short scattered side branches) along the main axis.