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Paspalum monostachyum Vasey

Gulfdune paspalum

Poaceae (Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: pamo4

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: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: FL , LA , MS , TX
Native Habitat: Dunes
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Saline tolerant

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:

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

Metadata

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

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