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Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn
Uniola paniculata L.
Sea Oats, Seaoats
Poaceae (Grass Family)
USDA Symbol: unpa
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Flat, oval, scaly, brownish spikelets are crowded into a curving cluster on a tall, smooth stem.
A spectacular grass, often used for erosion control along beaches. A similar but smaller and more delicate species, Wild Oats (U. latifolia), has pendulous spikelets and does not exceed 5 (1.5 m) in height. It is sometimes planted as an ornamental and collected for dried bouquets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Jun , JulDistribution
USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , LA , MD , MS , NC , SC , TX , VANative Distribution: Virginia south to Florida; west to Texas.
Native Habitat: Coastal sands.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL
From the Archive
Wildflower Newsletter 1991 VOL. 8, NO.6 - Wildflower Seeds and Germination, Special Intern Appeal Enjoys Great Success, Di...
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USDA: Find Uniola paniculata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Uniola paniculata in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
