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Sporobolus tharpii
Sporobolus tharpii Hitchc.
Tharp's Dropseed
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SPTH
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Dry, rocky slopes, playas, floodplains and around saline and alkaline flats.
Bibliography
Bibref 1791 - Guide to Texas Grasses (2012) Robert B. ShawSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Sporobolus tharpii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sporobolus tharpii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sporobolus tharpii
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR