Anthaenantia villosa is a species of grass known by the common name green silkyscale. It is native to the southeastern United States as far west as Texas.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Anthaenantia |
| Species: | A. villosa
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| Anthaenantia villosa | |
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This perennial grass grows up to 4 feet tall. The leaves are up to 12 centimeters long and are lined with silky hairs along the edges. The inflorescence is a pale green panicle with hairy spikelets.[3]
This grass is attractive to cattle and may be part of a forage mix. It is "an indicator of good range condition".[3]
References
edit- ^ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 15 July 2016
- ^ Anthaenantia villosa. USDA Plants Profile.
- ^ a b Anthaenantia villosa. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.