Chasmanthium is a genus of North American plants in the grass family.

[4][5] Members of the genus are commonly known as woodoats.

[6] One species, Chasmanthium latifolium, is commonly cultivated.

[4] The generic name is derived from the Greek words χάσμα (chasma), meaning "wide opening," and ἀνθός (anthos), meaning "flower.

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