Trisetum spicatum (L.) Richt.
Common Name: DOWNY OATGRASS
Coefficient of Conservatism: 10
Coefficient of Wetness: 0
Wetness Index: FAC
Physiognomy: Nt P-Grass
Status: SC
Trisetum spicatum B. S. Walters

Rock crevices and shores, including dolomite on Drummond Island. An extremely variable species of arctic affinity, found around the northern portion of the globe.

Our plants are all var. pilosiglume Fernald; see Finot et al. (2005).

Locations

Alger County
Charlevoix County
    Only on Beaver Island
Chippewa County
    Only on Drummond Island
Houghton County
Keweenaw County
    Including Isle Royale
Marquette County

Citation:

MICHIGAN FLORA ONLINE. A. A. Reznicek, E. G. Voss, & B. S. Walters. February 2011. University of Michigan. Web. August 13, 2022. https://michiganflora.net/species.aspx?id=2244.