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native woodland grass or sedge?

15 years ago

My backyard was wooded/untouched and I am trying to restore it back. I am wondering what this grass is that is now overtaking my yard? Its quite pretty, bunched, and is growing in what is now part sun. I like it, but there is just ALOT of it. There are a few different varities of grasses, this being my favorite.

Here is a link that might be useful: grass? sedge? what??

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evonnestoryteller
15 years ago
All I see is a red square when I click on the link.
anitamo
15 years ago
Same here.
cynandjon
15 years ago
Try this link and see if it looks like Microstegium vimineum (Japanese stilt grass).

Here is a link that might be useful: Microstegium vimineum (Japanese stilt grass)

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