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Sphenopholis obtusata (Michx.) Scribn.
Prairie Wedgescale

Family: Poaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: Widespread in North America and introduced to Old World

Map of Florida Locations

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: A Doubtfull Record

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Native

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

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Sphenopholis obtusata has been found in the following county :
Occurrence Native Status
Miami-Dade County


 The Floristic Inventory of South Florida