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Pappophorum bicolor
Pappophorum bicolor Fourn.
Pink Pappasgrass, Pink Pappusgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PABI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene , Caryopsis
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , NovDistribution
USA: AZ , NY , TXNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Roadsides
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam Clay Loam, Clay
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. BenderSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pappophorum bicolor in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pappophorum bicolor in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pappophorum bicolor
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff