Common Name(s): | Broadleaf Woodoats, Woodoats,Broadleaf |
Scientific Name: | Chasmanthium latifolium |
Synoyms: | Uniola latifolia |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Cool |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 100 - 150 cm |
Flowers: | Jun - Oct |
Description: More common in the eastern part of our region. Frequently found in moist woodlands and along streambanks. Its leaves are relatively short and broad and the spiklets are strongly flattened. It provides fair forage and good screening cover for some wildlife species. It is a good forage for cattle within a limited season of use. |