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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationPoaceae: Chasmanthium
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02290335
CollectorA. W. Milby
Collector number891
CountryUnited States of America
StateVirginia
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Virginia: Surry County
LocalityClaremont, Sunken Meadow Pond. Northeast side of Beaver Dam Rd where it crosses Sunken Meadow Pond.
Georeference37° 12' 16.9" N, 76° 56' 31.6" W
Date Collected2024-09-11
HabitatRich woods and steep ravines with calcareous seepage swamps in bottoms due to marl deposits. Forest of Fagus grandifolia, Acer rubrum, Quercus michauxii, Carya sp., and scattered Fraxinus pennsylvanica. Seepages dominated by Taxodium, Acer rubrum & Lindera benzoin. Herb layer of Boehmeria cylindrica, Caltha palustris, Asarum canadense & Carex hummocks. Growing in roadside ditch in shade.
ContainerFlora of Southeastern Virginia
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/f72b60d3-6edf-4468-9832-673152cf3833
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02290335
HerbariumGH
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Chasmanthium laxum (L.) H.O.Yates
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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