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Eriochloa punctata
Eriochloa punctata (L.) Desv. ex Ham.
Louisiana Cupgrass, Punctate Cupgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Milium punctatum
USDA Symbol: ERPU4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: GA , LA , MD , MS , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eriochloa punctata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eriochloa punctata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eriochloa punctata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-06-18Research By: CBR