Maryland Biodiversity Project - Downy Oatgrass (Danthonia sericea)

Downy Oatgrass Danthonia sericea Nuttall

Synonyms: Downy Danthonia, Silky Oat-grass.

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Considered common in Dorchester, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties and on the coastal plain (Terrell & Peterson, 2009).

There are 37 records in the project database.

Downy Oatgrass in Wicomico Co., Maryland (6/6/2020). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Downy Oatgrass in Wicomico Co., Maryland (6/6/2020). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Downy Oatgrass in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/25/2019). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Downy Oatgrass in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/25/2019). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Downy Oatgrass in Dorchester Co., Maryland (5/31/2015). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Downy Oatgrass in Dorchester Co., Maryland (6/14/2015). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Downy Oatgrass in Somerset Co., Maryland (5/12/2021). Photo by Jim Stasz. (MBP list)

Downy Oatgrass in Somerset Co., Maryland (5/12/2021). Photo by Jim Stasz. (MBP list)

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