Anthophyta: Monocotyledonae: Poales: Poaceae: Amphicarpon purshii [return to Home Page]

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Scientific name: Anthophyta: Monocotyledonae: Poales: Poaceae: Amphicarpon purshii
Common Name: Peanut Grass

Country: USA
State/District: NJ
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Date: July 2002

Photographer: E. M. Barrows

Identifier: E. M. Barrows
Collector: not applicable
Location: New Jersey Pine Barrens
Keywords: A grass green flower New Jersey Pine Barrens NJPB2002
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Dr. Paul Peterson is holding two grasses, Amphicarpon purshii (Peanut Grass) and Muhlenbergia torreyana. The Peanut Grass has a cleistogamous flower attached to its root.


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