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Sporobolus virginicus
Sporobolus virginicus (L.) Kunth
Seashore Dropseed, Beach Dropseed, Seashore Rushgrass, Coastal Dropseed
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Agrostis virginica
USDA Symbol: SPVI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (N), PR (N), VI (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Spikelets greenish-white, sometimes purplish.
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MD , MS , NC , SC , TX , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FAC |
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-1319 Collected 2009-11-05 in Brazoria County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Sporobolus virginicus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sporobolus virginicus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sporobolus virginicus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-10-13Research By: Joseph A. Marcus