Diplachne fusca (L.) P.Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult. is a plant in the Poaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Diplachne fusca (L.) P.Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult. (Diplachne fusca (L.) P.Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult.)
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Diplachne fusca (L.) P.Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult.

Diplachne fusca (L.) P.Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult.

Diplachne fusca is a widespread grass native to multiple continents, introduced elsewhere, that favors salty, wet habitats.

Family
Genus
Diplachne
Order
Poales
Class
Liliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Diplachne fusca (L.) P.Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult.

Diplachne fusca, commonly known as bearded sprangletop and Kallar grass, is a widespread grass species belonging to the genus Diplachne. It is native to North America, the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia, and has been introduced to regions including Europe, New Zealand, and Hawaii. This species grows best in salty, wet environments, such as salt marshes and shallow depressions.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Liliopsida Poales Poaceae Diplachne

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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