Sporobolus airoides
Alkali Sacaton, Hairgrass Dropseed
Also known as: Sporobolus airoides subsp. regis (I.M.Johnst.) Wipff & S.D.Jones +5 more
- Sporobolus airoides subsp. regis (I.M.Johnst.) Wipff & S.D.Jones
- Sporobolus airoides var. airoides
- Sporobolus diffusissimus Buckley
- Sporobolus regis I.M.Johnst.
- Sporobolus tharpii Hitchc.
- Vilfa airoides (Torr.) Trin. ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Sporobolus airoides (commonly known as Alkali Sacaton or Hairgrass Dropseed) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India, Saudi Arabia