Inland Saltgrass

Common Name: Inland Saltgrass

Other Names: Saltgrass

Species Name: Distichlis spicata

Plant Type: Grasses & Grass-like

Family Name: Poaceae, Grass Family

Tribe: Aeluropodeae, Saltgrass Tribe

Plant Facts
Origin	Native
Duration	Perennial
Season	Warm
Distribution in the U.S.	Western half and extends to Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri
Distribution in Oklahoma	Western two-thirds of the state

ID Characteristics

Field Identification Characteristics
Vegetative
- Alternating, stiff, short leaves
- Rhizomatous scales at base of stem transition into leaves
Floral
- Compact, flat seed heads with short branches 5-25 florets per spikelet
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 9-35 centimeters
- Ligule Type: Ciliate
- Sheath: Glabrous or pilose
- Leaves: Cauline
Floral Characteristics
- Inflorescence Type: Spikes and panicles
- Florets Per Spikelet: 5-25
- Glumes: Unequal

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