A taxonomic investigation of some rhizomatous species of the genus Muhlenbergia (Gramineal).

Author

James Kurtz

Date of Award

5-1-1976

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Biology

First Advisor

Dr. David Sutherland

Abstract

Introduction: The genus Mulenbergia, usually placed in the subfamily Eragrostoideae (Stebbins and Crampton, 1961; Gould, 1975) is a large, widely distributed, group of grasses, encompassing numerous species and various growth forms. The subgenus Muhlenbergia, comprised of mesic, broad-leaved, usually rhizomatous species, can easily be separated from the rest of the genus on the basis of growth habit and habitat preferences (Pohl, 1969). Species of the subgenus are widely distributed in North America but are most abundant in the deciduous forest of the eastern part of the continent.

Comments

A Thesis Presented to the Biology Department and the Faculty of the Graduate College University of Nebraska at Omaha In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts. Copyright 1976 James Kurtz.

Recommended Citation

Kurtz, James, "A taxonomic investigation of some rhizomatous species of the genus Muhlenbergia (Gramineal)." (1976). Student Work. 3369.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/3369