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Allolepis texana

Allolepis texana (Vasey) Söderst. & Decker

False Saltgrass, Texas Salt, Texas Saltgrass

Poaceae (Grass family)

Synonym(s): Distichlis texana

USDA Symbol: ALTE3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Big Bend region, growing on sandy or silty, but not alkaline, soils.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FAC FAC
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.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: CBR

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