Paspalum virgatum Linnaeus. Common name: Talquezal. Habitat: Coastal prairies, disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of se. and s. TX, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA25, K4, Meso6, Mex, Tx. Basionym: Paspalum virgatum L. 1759
Links to other floras: = Paspalum virgatum - FNA25
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
- Great Plains: FACW
Heliophily ⓘ: 0
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