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Paspalum floridanum (Florida paspalum)
Fannon, Carolyn

Paspalum floridanum

Paspalum floridanum Michx.

Florida Paspalum

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Paspalum difforme, Paspalum floridanum var. glabratum, Paspalum giganteum, Paspalum glabratum

USDA Symbol: PAFL4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 7 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green , Brown
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, Savannas, Open woodlands

Growing Conditions

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

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National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FACW FACW FACW FACW
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Bibliography

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

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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: 2013-10-25
Research By: TWC Staff

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