30,421 observationsLeast Concern
river oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Poaceae ›Genus: Chasmanthium
About
Chasmanthium latifolium, known as woodoats, inland sea oats, northern sea oats, and river oats is a grass native to the central and eastern United States, Manitoba, and northeastern Mexico; it grows as far north as Pennsylvania and Michigan, where it is a threatened species. The species was previously classified as Uniola latifolia (André Michaux).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of river oats is Chasmanthium latifolium.
- river oats belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- river oats belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- river oats belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- river oats belongs to the order Poales.
- river oats belongs to the family Poaceae.
- river oats belongs to the genus Chasmanthium.