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Pappophorum bicolor

Pappophorum bicolor Fourn.

Pink Pappasgrass, Pink Pappusgrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

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USDA Symbol: PABI2

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 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Flowers inconspicuous. Mature panicles usually tinged pink or purple.

Distribution

USA: AZ , NY , TX
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Roadsides

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light 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. Bender

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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