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Sporobolus flexuosus

Mesa Dropseed
Also known as: Sporobolus cryptandrus var. flexuosus (Vasey) Thurb. +1 more
  • Sporobolus cryptandrus var. flexuosus (Vasey) Thurb.
  • Vilfa cryptandra var. flexuosa Vasey
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Sporobolus flexuosus (commonly known as Mesa Dropseed) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Sporobolus genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah

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