Wild Florida Photo - Sporobolus virginicus

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Sporobolus virginicus

SEASHORE DROPSEED

Florida native

 

Dropseed is one of the important salt-tolerant plants that help in the natural process of dune building and protection against the coastal elements.

 
Sporobolus virginicus is a member of the Poaceae - Grass family.
 

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Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (Institute for Systemic Botany) profile for this species

USDA Plant Profile for this species

Date record last modified:
Sep 10, 2009