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Sporobolus wrightii Munro ex Scribn.

Big sacaton, Sacaton, Alkali sacaton

Poaceae (Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: SPWR2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The species name of this plant is for Charles Wright, 1811-1885, world-wide botanical collector but mainly in Texas (1837-1952), Cuba and his native Connecticut.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene , Caryopsis
Leaf: Green
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NM , OK , SC , TX , UT
Native Habitat: Hillsides, Slopes
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Saline tolerant, Clay

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-06-25
Research By: TWC Staff

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