Muhlenbergia expansa, also known as cutover muhly, is a species of plants in the grass family native to the Southeastern coast of the United States.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Muhlenbergia |
| Species: | M. expansa
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| Binomial name | |
| Muhlenbergia expansa (Poir.) Trin.
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Ecology edit
It is found in bogs, flatwoods, and other wet sites with acidic sandy soil,[1] including the canebrake habitat.[2] It can be grazed by herbivores such as cattle and sheep, and can be growth-controlled by fire.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Muhlenbergia expansa (Cutover Muhly, Savanna Hairgrass) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". plants.ces.ncsu.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "Arundinaria gigantea". fs.usda.gov.
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