Nepal Microstegium Microstegium vimineum (Trin.) Camus occurs in all counties and Baltimore City in Maryland, and in adjacent Washington, D.C. This Asiatic grass is abundant in the central part of the State and less so toward the western and eastern parts of the State. Primary habitats are partially shaded roadbanks, firetrails and logging roads, and mesic and floodplain woodlands. Secondary habitats are fields in utility rights-of-way, thickets, ditches, and it rarely occurs in wetlands and gardens. Flowering and fruiting occurs over a 10 day to 2 week period in September or October in the Maryland/D.C. area.