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Puccinellia phryganodes ssp. geniculata
Puccinellia phryganodes (Trin.) Scribn. & Merr. ssp. geniculata (Krecz.) Tzvelev
Jointed Alkali Grass, Jointed Alkaligrass
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Puccinellia geniculata
USDA Symbol: PUPHG
USDA Native Status: AK (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AKNative Habitat: Salt and brackish marshes along shores.
Bibliography
Bibref 690 - Flora of Alaska and Neighboring Territories: a Manual of the Vascular Plants (1968) Hulten, E.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Puccinellia phryganodes ssp. geniculata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Puccinellia phryganodes ssp. geniculata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Puccinellia phryganodes ssp. geniculata
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR