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Sporobolus maritimus

Small Cord Grass
Also known as: Cynodon pungens Raspail +15 more
  • Cynodon pungens Raspail
  • Dactylis cynosuroides Loefl., 1758
  • Dactylis stricta Aiton
  • Limnetis pungens Rich.
  • Poa ternitana Spreng. ex Link
  • Rottboellia stricta (Aiton) Steud.
  • Spartina capensis Nees
  • Spartina capensis Nees ex Trin.
  • Spartina intermedia Bosc ex St.-Yves
  • Spartina maritima (Curtis) Fernald
  • Spartina maritima subsp. stricta (Aiton) St.-Yves
  • Spartina pungens P.Beauv.
  • Spartina schreberi J.F.Gmel.
  • Spartina stricta (Aiton) Roth
  • Spartina stricta f. luxurians Jansen & Wacht.
  • Spartina stricta f. monostachya Jansen & Wacht.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in Africa and Europe, Sporobolus maritimus (commonly known as Small Cord-grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. 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)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belgium, Cape Provinces, France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Yugoslavia

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)
Germany, Ireland, Mississippi

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