Sand Dropseed
Common Name: Sand Dropseed
Species Name: Sporobolus cryptandrus
Plant Type: Grasses & Grass-like
Family Name: Poaceae, Grass Family
Tribe: Eragrostideae, Lovegrass Tribe
Examples of Sand Dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Native |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Season | Warm |
| Distribution in the U.S. | Throughout the country excluding the West Coast and extreme southeast |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Western two-thirds of the state |
ID Characteristics
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Field Identification Characteristics
Vegetative
- Sheath breaks into flag leaf at right angle
- Noticeable hairs at collar
Floral
- Seed head protruding or partially enclosed in sheath
- Tiny, awnless seed head
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 15-100 centimeters
- Ligule Type: Ciliate
- Sheath: Glabrous
- Leaves: Basal and cauline
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Floral Characteristics
- Inflorescence Type: Panicles
- Florets Per Spikelet: 1
- Glumes: Unequal
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Sands and sandy loams |
| Habitat | Sands |
| Successional Stage | Early to mid |