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Eriochloa contracta
Eriochloa contracta Hitchc.
Prairie Cupgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ERCO8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , DC , FL , ID , IL , KS , KY , LA , MN , MO , MS , NE , NM , NV , OH , OK , SC , TN , TX , UT , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FACU | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eriochloa contracta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eriochloa contracta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eriochloa contracta
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-10-10Research By: CBR