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Monanthochloe littoralis

Monanthochloe littoralis Engelm.

Shoregrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MOLI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Breeding System: Dioecious
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: To about 10 inches in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CA , FL , LA , TX

Additional resources

USDA: Find Monanthochloe littoralis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Monanthochloe littoralis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Monanthochloe littoralis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-10-13
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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