Piptatherum racemosum

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Oryzopsis racemosa, Ricker (O. melanocorpa, Muhl.). Fig. 2680. Distinguished by its leafy culm, the Lvs. broad and flat: panicle simple or compound; lemma blackish; awn about 1 in. long. Rocky woods, New England to Mo.—Blooms late in summer. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.