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Poaceae
Paspalum

not marked as a favorite taxon Paspalum acuminatum Raddi. Common name: Brook Paspalum, Canoe Grass. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Fresh water ponds, wet areas, often disturbed; probably adventive in parts of our region (such as FL). Distribution: C. GA and ne. TX south to s. FL and s. TX, south through the New World tropics to s. South America (Argentina).

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = ETx1, FlGr, FNA25, HC, K4, Meso6, Mex, Tx, WH3. Basionym: Paspalum acuminatum Raddi 1823

Links to other floras: = Paspalum acuminatum - FNA25

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: OBL
  • Great Plains: OBL

Heliophily ⓘ: 7

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