Delaware Wildflowers • Families • Poaceae

Microstegium vimineum (Trin.) A. Camus
Japanese Stilt Grass
Poaceae — Grass family
Invasive non-native
Microstegium vimineum
Stiltgrass and garlic mustard.
White Clay Creek State Park -- Possum Hill
May 2012
Microstegium vimineum
Paper Mill Park
September 2014
Microstegium vimineum
White Clay Creek State Park -- Judge Morris Estate
September 2014
Microstegium vimineum
Microstegium vimineum
Middle Run Valley Natural Area
September 2014


Extremely invasive; it's been called the worst in Delaware. For more information see http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/mivi1.htm.

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