Plant Image Gallery: Plant Details

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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