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scratch grass

Muhlenbergia asperifolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found in Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Species
Muhlenbergia asperifolia (scratch grass)

Names in Other Languages

French muhlenbergie à feuilles rudes

Similar Species in Muhlenbergia

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Bog Muhly
Muhlenbergia uniflora
Least Concern
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Green Muhly
Muhlenbergia racemosa
Not Evaluated
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Mexican Muhly
Muhlenbergia mexicana
Not Evaluated
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Bog Muhly
Muhlenbergia glomerata
Least Concern
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Nimblewill
Muhlenbergia schreberi
Not Evaluated
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sand muhly
Muhlenbergia arenicola
Least Concern
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Common Satingrass
Muhlenbergia frondosa
Not Evaluated
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Relaxgrass
Muhlenbergia cenchroides
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of scratch grass?
The scientific name of scratch grass is Muhlenbergia asperifolia. It belongs to the genus Muhlenbergia.
Where does scratch grass live?
scratch grass is found in Found in Canada.. Countries include Canada.
What family does scratch grass belong to?
scratch grass (Muhlenbergia asperifolia) belongs to the genus Muhlenbergia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does scratch grass belong to?
scratch grass (Muhlenbergia asperifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of scratch grass?
The closest relatives of scratch grass in the genus Muhlenbergia include Bog Muhly, Green Muhly, Mexican Muhly, Bog Muhly, Nimblewill.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Muhlenbergia — 11 Species

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Bog Muhly
Muhlenbergia uniflora
LC 🐾
Green Muhly
Muhlenbergia racemosa
NE 🐾
Mexican Muhly
Muhlenbergia mexicana
NE 🐾
Bog Muhly
Muhlenbergia glomerata
LC 🐾
Nimblewill
Muhlenbergia schreberi
NE 🐾
sand muhly
Muhlenbergia arenicola
LC
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scratch grass
Muhlenbergia asperifolia
NE
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Common Satingrass
Muhlenbergia frondosa
NE 🐾
Relaxgrass
Muhlenbergia cenchroides
NE 🐾
mat muhly
Muhlenbergia richardsonis
NE 🐾
Longawn Muhly
Muhlenbergia spiciformis
LC
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