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Paspalum unispicatum
Paspalum unispicatum (Scribn. & Merr.) Nash
One-Spike Crown Grass, One-Spike Paspalum, Onespike Paspalum
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Panicum unispicatum
USDA Symbol: PAUN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , BrownBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Sandy soil on the coastal plain.
Web Reference
Webref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Paspalum unispicatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Paspalum unispicatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Paspalum unispicatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR