Muhlenbergia capillaris (Lam.) Trin. (Gram. Unifl. Sesquifl. 191. 1824.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Greater Antilles [ Cuba (native), Puerto Rico (native)[], ], Bahamas (native), North America (native), Mexico (native), Central America (Mexico),
Common Names: Long-awned hairgrass (Bahamas), Purple-grass (Bahamas), Rabo de pavo real (Puerto Rico), Yerba de pelos (Puerto Rico),
Synonyms: Stipa capillaris Lam. (Tabl. Encycl. 1: 158. 1791.),
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Last edited 01 Dec 09