Mnesithea rugosa
wrinkled jointgrass, wrinkled jointtail grass
Family
Poaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
sheathing
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear
Growth Form
graminoid
Flower Color
inconspicuous
Flower Month
August - November
Height (meters)
0.6 - 1.2
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Growing Season
Warm season
Wetland Class
OBL
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Field Characters
Identification tip: Mnesithea cylindrica also grows in coastal prairie but is most often found in upland areas (occasionally wet) while M. rugosa is found in wet prairie. It has a round leaf sheath and culm while those of M. rugosa are flattened.
Cultural Information
There are approximately 140,000 seed/lb.
Habitat
Wetlands and coastal prairie.