Longspike Tridens

Common Name(s):
Longspike Tridens, Tridens,Longspike
Scientific Name:
Tridens strictus
Family:
Poaceae
Longevity:
Perennial
Season:
Warm
Origin:
Native
Height:
50 - 170 cm
Flowers:
Jul - Nov
Description: Most frequently found on heavier textured, low-lying, moist soils in our region. However, it is also common to upland prairies. Its inflorescence is narrow but with glumes exceeding or equaling the spikelet. It provides cover for some wildlife species and fair forage for cattle.