Sporobolus junceus
Lizard Grass
Also known as: Agrostis thyrsoides Bosc ex Steud. +15 more
- Agrostis thyrsoides Bosc ex Steud.
- Agrostis thyrsoides Bosc ex Trin.
- Aira triglumis Steud.
- Axonopus poiretii Roem. & Schult.
- Bennetia juncea Raf. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Colpodium junceum Trin.
- Crypsis juncea Steud.
- Heleochloa juncea P.Beauv.
- Sporobolus ejuncidus Nash
- Sporobolus poiretii (Roem. & Schult.) Hitchc.
- Vilfa familiaris Steud.
- Vilfa fulvescens Trin.
- Vilfa juncea (P.Beauv.) Trin.
- Vilfa schiedeana Trin.
- Vilfa subsetacea Trin.
- Vilfa vinzentii Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Sporobolus junceus (commonly known as Lizard Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bermuda, Leeward Is., Trinidad-Tobago