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Sporobolus contractus

Spike Dropseed
Also known as: Sporobolus cryptandrus var. strictus Scribn.
  • Sporobolus cryptandrus var. strictus Scribn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Sporobolus contractus (commonly known as Spike Dropseed) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington

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