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Sporobolus airoides
alkali sacaton
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to California and Mexico, east to the Great Plains; introduced in eastern North America.
Habitat: Mesic or damp slopes and flats, often where alkaline, shores, grasslands, vernal pools, and hot springs at low to middle elevations.
Flowers: July-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Sporobolus airoides (Torr.) Torr.
Publication: Pacif. Railr. Rep. Parke, Bot. 7(3/1): 21. 1856.
Publication: Pacif. Railr. Rep. Parke, Bot. 7(3/1): 21. 1856.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Agrostis airoides Torr.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Sporobolus airoides in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Sporobolus airoides checklist entry
OregonFlora: Sporobolus airoides information
E-Flora BC: Sporobolus airoides atlas page
CalPhotos: Sporobolus airoides photos
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