Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambiguus
ID:
905105

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elliott) Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 333 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904440

Common Names

  • Ambiguus Beaksedge
  • Ambiguus Tridens
  • Tridens ambiguus

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Description

Tridens ambiguus (also called Ambiguous Tridens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tridens ambiguus is used as a forage crop for livestock and for erosion control. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil improvement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tridens ambiguus is a yellow-orange color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridens ambiguus is a perennial grass that grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer. Divisions should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tridens ambiguus

Tridens ambiguus can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1144317-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].