Maidencane

Scientific Name: Panicum hemitomon  

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Stems erect; fairly stiff leaf blades up to 12 inches long.
Resembles P. repens, although a larger plant with flat leaf blades; entire plant may be up to 5 feet tall.
Often growing in clumps or band around shoreline.

Panicum hemitomon taken by Graves Lovell

Panicum hemitomon taken by Graves Lovell

Panicum hemitomon taken by Graves Lovell

Panicum hemitomon taken by Graves Lovell

Panicum hemitomon taken by Graves Lovell