 Photo Courtesy of K. Hubeny |
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| Common Name(s) | Marsh Spike Grass, Spike Grass | ||||
| Scientific Name | Distichlis spicata | ||||
| Family | Poaceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Salt Marsh (Horseshoe Cove) | ||||
| Flowering Period | |||||
| Identifying Characteristics | Eight to sixteen inches in height with narrow, stiff stems | ||||
Description
- 8-16 inches in height
- Leaves
- 10 cm in length
- Light green in color
- Linear, branch out on opposite sides
Cultural Uses
- Primary source of hay for early colonists.
- Often found in livestock feed
Sources
Miller, Christopher and William Skaradek. “Saltgrass, Distichlis spicata, Plant Fact Sheet”. USDA NRCS. United States Department of Agriculture. June 2010. Web.
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