Eustachys glauca
| Eustachys glauca | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Eustachys |
| Species: | E. glauca |
| Binomial name | |
| Eustachys glauca Chapm. | |
Eustachys glauca is a species of grass known by the common name saltmarsh fingergrass. It is native to the southeastern United States.[1]
This perennial grass grows up to 4 feet tall. The dark green, folded leaf blades are 12 to 14 inches long and have rounded tips. The ligule is a tiny fringe of hairs. The seedhead is made up of 15 to 20 long spikes, each up to 5 centimeters long. The brown spikelets are arranged along one side of each spike. The grass grows for a long time during the year and may produce 2 or more crops of seed in a season.[2]
This grass grows in coastal habitat, such as marsh land and sloughs. It prefers calcareous soils.[2]
This grass provides a good graze for livestock, but overgrazing will kill it.[2]
References
- ↑ Eustachys glauca. NatureServe.
- 1 2 3 Eustachys glauca. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
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