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Common Name(s): Tall Dropseed, Dropseed,Tall
Species: Sporobolus compositus
Synonyms: Sporobolus asper 
Family: Poaceae
Tribe: Eragrosteae
Longevity: Perennial
Season: Warm
Origin: Native
Height: 60 - 120 cm
Flowers: August - November
Description: Commonly found growing on meadows and prairies on medium to heavy textured soils in the eastern half of our region. It has a narrow inflorescence and its seeds are larger than other dropseeds. The inflorescence is sometimes eclosed in the upper sheath. Leaves taper to a fine point. It is of little value to wildlife and provides fair forage for cattle.
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