Family Code: POACEA Genus Code: GYMNO3 Genus CN: skeletongrass Genus Authority: P. Beauv. Genus Summary: A genus of about 15 species, in temperate and tropical areas of the Americas. Genus Identification: Identification notes: When sterile, Gymnopogon is sometimes confused with Dichanthelium. Gymnopogon differs in having the sheaths conspicuously overlapping (vs. not overlapping in Dichanthelium) and leaves that are definitely cordate-clasping and of stiff texture (only a few Dichanthelium have this combination). Genus References: Cialdella & Zuloaga (2011)=Y; Smith in FNA (2007b); Smith (1971)=Z. Last Updated: 2019-11-29 Publish: 1