Gulf cordgrass
Spartina spartinae
Poaceae
Description
Stout, coarse stems grow from a crown of dense tufts. Leaf blades are narrow and the edges roll inward, making them look like a heavy cord. The inflorescence is short, compact and cylindrical. The florets fit close together on opposite sides of the axis. The glumes have short, bristly hairs on the margin. This grass has also been called "beargrass" and "coastal sacahuista".
Gulf cordgrass is a perennial, warm-season, native - 36 to 72 inches tall.
Fair grazing for livestock. Poor grazing for wildlife.
Habitat
Grows abundantly in saline soils.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Stem Texture: Hairless/Smooth
Growth Habit: Bunch grass, Grasses
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 02 - Gulf Prairies and Marshes, 03 - Post Oak Savannah, 06 - South Texas Plains, 07 - Edwards Plateau
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found. You can also view a clickable map.
Book: Know Your Grasses (B-182)
Collection: Grasses
