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Paspalum monostachyum
Paspalum monostachyum Vasey
Gulfdune Paspalum
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: pamo4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , BrownBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: FL , LA , MS , TXNative Habitat: Dunes
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Saline tolerant
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
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 Paspalum monostachyum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Paspalum monostachyum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Paspalum monostachyum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff