Longtom
Paspalum lividum
Poaceae
Description
Smooth stems grow from a creeping base. The leaf blades are about 3 inches long and up to 1/4 inch wide. Ligule is a short membrane. The inflorescence has four to seven loosely attached racemes that grow parallel and close to the axis. Seeds are borne in straight rows along the side of each seed branch.
Longtom is a perennial, warm-season, native - 20 to 40 inches tall.
Fair grazing for both livestock and wildlife.
Habitat
Grows abundantly on poorly drained soils of ditches, swales, pastures and muddy coastal flats.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Stem Texture: Hairless/Smooth
Growth Habit: Bunch grass, Grasses
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 01 - Pineywoods, 02 - Gulf Prairies and Marshes, 06 - South Texas Plains
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
