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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Muhlenbergia   Muhly
Tribe Eragrosteae.

Scientific Name: Muhlenbergia frondosa (Poir.) Fern.
Common Name(s): Wire-stem Muhly, Common Satin Grass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Wirestem muhly's creeping rhizomes.

ID: Hrb-MUHFR-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): root
Caption: Wirestem muhly's creeping rhizomes.

ID: Hrb-MUHFR-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): root
Caption: Wirestem muhly's growth habit.

ID: Hrb-MUHFR-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): vegetative