Green Sprangletop

Common Name(s):
Green Sprangletop, Sprangletop,Green
Scientific Name:
Leptochloa dubia
Family:
Poaceae
Longevity:
Perennial
Season:
Warm
Origin:
Native
Height:
30 - 100 cm
Flowers:
May - Nov
Description: Infrequently found on rocky hillsides in our region. Its inflorescence has a "sprangled" appearance and the spikelets appear to be notched at the tip. It is of little value to most wildlife species but provides good forage for cattle.