Sporobolus cryptandrus (Torrey) A. Gray. Common name: Sand Dropseed. Phenology: May-Nov. Habitat: Floodplains, shores, disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of c. and w. North America, west of the Appalachians. This species is reported for NC by HC, F, and S.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, ETx1, FNA25, G, HC, Il, K4, Mex, Mi, Mo1, NcTx, NE, NY, Pa, S, S13, Tn, Tx, WV, Riggins (1977); = n/a — RAB; > Sporobolus cryptandrus (Torr.) A.Gray var. cryptandrus — F; > Sporobolus cryptandrus (Torr.) A.Gray var. strictus Scribn. — F. Basionym: Agrostis cryptandra Torr. 1824
Links to other floras: = Sporobolus cryptandrus - FNA25
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
- Great Plains: FACU
- Midwest: FACU
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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