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Sporobolus spicatus

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Commelinids

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Sporobolus spicatus

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Sporobolus spicatus, also known as salt grass, is a halophyte.

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Distribution

This bunchgrass is distributed:

  • in dryer parts of Africa such as Namibia, as a well known common plant in the western desert of Egypt
  • from the Mediterranean coast to South Africa
  • from the Middle East southwest to Pakistan and India.
  • Description

    Sporobolus spicatus is a perennial bunchgrass forming turfs near water and which has short, pointed flat blade leaves. It grows up to a maximum height of 40cm and is distinguishable by a dark green colour.

    References

    Sporobolus spicatus Wikipedia


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