Sporobolus vaginiflorus
Poverty Dropseed, Poverty Grass
Also known as: Agrostis vaginiflora (Gray) Torr. +11 more
- Agrostis vaginiflora (Gray) Torr.
- Agrostis vaginiflora (Torr. ex A.Gray) Torr. ex A.Gray
- Cryptostachys vaginata Steud.
- Sporobolus airoides var. minor Beetle
- Sporobolus minor Vasey ex A.Gray
- Sporobolus ovatus Beal
- Sporobolus vaginatus (Steud.) Scribn.
- Sporobolus vaginiflorus (Torr. ex A.Gray) Vasey, 1885
- Sporobolus vaginiflorus var. inaequalis Fernald
- Sporobolus vaginiflorus var. minor Chapm.
- Vilfa riehlii Steud.
- Vilfa vaginiflora Torr. ex A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Sporobolus vaginiflorus (commonly known as Poverty Dropseed or Poverty Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively 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
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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)
Austria, Colorado, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Yugoslavia