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Tussock dropseed

Sporobolus diandrus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Tonga).

🇫🇯 Fiji 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Sporobolus
Species
Sporobolus diandrus (Tussock dropseed)

Similar Species in Sporobolus

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alkali cordgrass
Sporobolus hookerianus
Not Evaluated
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Annual Dropseed
Sporobolus neglectus
Not Evaluated
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Atlantic Cordgrass
Sporobolus alterniflorus
Not Evaluated
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Beach Dropseed
Sporobolus virginicus
Least Concern
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Freshwater Cordgrass
Sporobolus michauxianus
Not Evaluated
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Highwater Grass
Sporobolus pumilus
Least Concern
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Madagascar dropseed
Sporobolus pyramidatus
Not Evaluated
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Northern Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tussock dropseed?
The scientific name of Tussock dropseed is Sporobolus diandrus. It belongs to the genus Sporobolus.
Where does Tussock dropseed live?
Tussock dropseed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Tonga).. Countries include Fiji, Mauritius, Micronesia, Taiwan, Tonga, United States.
What family does Tussock dropseed belong to?
Tussock dropseed (Sporobolus diandrus) belongs to the genus Sporobolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Tussock dropseed belong to?
Tussock dropseed (Sporobolus diandrus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Tussock dropseed?
The closest relatives of Tussock dropseed in the genus Sporobolus include alkali cordgrass, Annual Dropseed, Atlantic Cordgrass, Beach Dropseed, Freshwater Cordgrass.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Sporobolus — 18 Species

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alkali cordgrass
Sporobolus hookerianus
NE 🐾
Annual Dropseed
Sporobolus neglectus
NE 🐾
Atlantic Cordgrass
Sporobolus alterniflorus
NE 🐾
Beach Dropseed
Sporobolus virginicus
LC 🐾
Freshwater Cordgrass
Sporobolus michauxianus
NE 🐾
Highwater Grass
Sporobolus pumilus
LC 🐾
Madagascar dropseed
Sporobolus pyramidatus
NE 🐾
Northern Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
NE 🐾
Poverty Dropseed
Sporobolus vaginiflorus
NE 🐾
Prairie Grass
Sporobolus cryptandrus
NE 🐾
purple dropseed
Sporobolus purpurascens
NE 🐾
Rat tail grass
Sporobolus elongatus
NE 🐾
Rat-tail grass
Sporobolus africanus
NE 🐾
Smut grass
Sporobolus indicus
NE 🐾
Townsend's cordgrass
Sporobolus townsendii
NE 🐾
Tropical dropseed
Sporobolus tenuissimus
LC
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Tussock dropseed
Sporobolus diandrus
NE
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West Indian dropseed
Sporobolus pyramidalis
NE
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