Maryland Biodiversity Project - Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)

Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Linnaeus

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Native to the Coastal Plain. Tolerates a variety of soil and climate conditions. A good forage grass for wildlife.

Coastal Plain areas.

There are 177 records in the project database.

Switchgrass in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/30/2011). Determined by M.T. Strong, US National Herbarium. Photo by Bill Harms. (MBP list)

Switchgrass in Caroline Co., Maryland (7/23/2018). Photo by Wayne Longbottom. (MBP list)

Switchgrass in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/27/2013). Determined by R. J. Soreng, US National Herbarium. Photo by Bill Harms. (MBP list)

Switchgrass in Dorchester Co., Maryland (7/29/2014). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Switchgrass at Kinder Farm Park, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (11/17/2012). Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

Switchgrass in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/31/2013). Determined by R.J. Soreng, US National Herbarium. Photo by Bill Harms. (MBP list)

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