Poverty Dropseed

Common Name(s):
Poverty Dropseed, Dropseed,Poverty
Scientific Name:
Sporobolus vaginiflorus
Family:
Poaceae
Longevity:
Annual
Season:
Warm
Origin:
Native
Height:
15 - 70 cm
Flowers:
Sep - Nov
Description: Mostly found in the eastern half of our region in disturbed sites on sandy or clay soils. It produces minimal forage and has little value for livestock. It has an inflorescence similar to Tall dropseed but is a much smaller plant and "wirey" in appearance. It is of little value to most wildlife species.