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Paspalum plicatulum Michx.

Brownseed paspalum, Brownseed paspale

Poaceae (Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: papl3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene , Caryopsis
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , SC , TX
Native Habitat: Open woodlands
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N), VI(N)

Growing Conditions

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

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

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: 2012-10-04
Research By: TWC Staff

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