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Paspalum floridanum (Florida paspalum)
Flaigg, Norman G.

Paspalum floridanum Michx.

Florida paspalum

Poaceae (Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: pafl4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannahs, Open woodlands
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Bibliography

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

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Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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