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Sporobolus coromandelianus

(Small Dropseed)

FAMILY

Poaceae

Species

Sporobolus coromandelianus

Common name(s)

Small Dropseed

Flower colour; life form

Grass, tufted to 30 cm tall

Distinguishing features

Stems or forming bent; ligule a fringe of hairs; leaf blade flat,2-11 cm long, 2-5 mm wide. Spikelets in a panicle 2-8 cm long, lower branches whorled at most nodes.

Sporobolus coromandelianus