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
Examples of Inland SaltgrassDistichlis spicata
| 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
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Saline and alkaline |
| Habitat | Salt tolerant |
| Successional Stage | Early to mid |
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