Danthonia spicata (L.) P. Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult.
Publ. & Syn.Roem. & Schult., Syst. Veg. 2: 690 (1817). - Avena spicata L., Sp. Pl.: 80 (1753). Lectotype (LINN): U.S.A.: Pennsylvania. Herb. Linn., leg. Kalm (Hitchcock 1908: 123).
NotesDanthonia spicata is known from one site at Qagssiarssuk at the Igaligo Fjord in southern Greennland. It does not reach the Arctic in mainland North America.
Chromosomes36 (4x). - Canada, U.S.A. - At least five reports.
GeographyNorth American: GRL.
Distribution N = S     GW = r     E = R     [ key ]
Parent taxonDanthonia DC.
PAF ID345102
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Panarctic Flora Editor-in-Chief: Reidar Elven (Natural History Museum, University of Oslo)
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