Alkali Sacaton
Common Name: Alkali Sacaton
Species Name: Sporobolus airoides
Plant Type: Grasses & Grass-like
Family Name: Poaceae, Grass Family
Tribe: Eragrostideae, Lovegrass Tribe
Examples of Alkali SacatonSporobolus airoides
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Native |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Season | Warm |
| Distribution in the U.S. | Western half from Washington, Montana and the Dakotas southward to Mexico |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Western Half |
ID Characteristics
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Habitat | Soils that are alkaline or saline |
| Successional Stage | Mid to late |
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