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Fannon, Carolyn

Paspalum plicatulum

Paspalum plicatulum Michx.

Brownseed Paspalum, Brownseed Paspale

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Paspalum texanum

USDA Symbol: papl3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (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 3-1/2 feet tall.
Leaf: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , SC , TX
Native Habitat: Open woodlands

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC		FAC	FAC		FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-10-25
Research By: TWC Staff

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