Table 2: Accepted plant taxa named in honor of Muhlenberg. Another 57 taxa also named in honor of Muhlenberg are considered to be synonyms of other species. Modified from Biota of North America Program.

Asteraceae

Great Indian-plantain, Arnoglossum muehlenbergii (Schultz-Bip.) H. E. Robins.

Cyperaceae

Muhlenberg's Sedge, Carex muehlenbergii Schkuhr ex Wild.

  Carex muehlenbergii var. enervis Boott

  Carex muehlenbergii var. muehlenbergii

Muhlenberg's Nut-rush, Scleria muehlenbergii Steud.

Fagaceae

Chinkapin Oak, Quercus muhlenbergii Engelm.

Gentianaceae

Monterey Centaury, Centaurium muehlenbergii (Griseb.) W. Wight ex Piper

Poaceae

Perennial Goober Grass, Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum (J. A. Schultes) A. S. Hitchc.

Muhly, Muhlenbergia Schreb. (72 recognized species of grasses in this genus)

Polygonaceae

Sprawling Wireplant, Muhlenbeckia axillaris (Hook. f.) Walp.

Maidenhair-vine, Muehlenbeckia complexa Meisn.

Wirevine, Muehlenbeckia hastula (Sm.) I. M. Johnston.


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