Sporobolus bakeri
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Chloridoideae |
| Genus: | Sporobolus |
| Section: | S. sect. Spartina |
| Species: | S. bakeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Sporobolus bakeri (Merr.) P.M.Peterson & Saarela | |
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Sporobolus bakeri is a species of grass commonly known as sand cordgrass[1] or bunch cordgrass. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows along coastal areas and in inland freshwater habitats in Florida.[2]
The species grows in dense clumps up to 20 feet wide with stems up to 4 feet tall. Its wiry leaves are light green on the undersides and darker on top.[3] During winter, the plant is more brown, while in summer, it is brownish green.
This grass grows in aquatic and semiaquatic habitats, including beaches,[2] ponds, and more upland sites. It may be used to control erosion and can tolerate flooding.[3] It can be grown as an ornamental.[3]
References
- ↑ NRCS. "Spartina bakeri". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- 1 2 Spartina bakeri. Grass Manual Treatment.
- 1 2 3 Spartina bakeri. University of Florida IFAS.