 Photo Courtesy of K. Hubeny |
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| Common Name(s) | Salt meadow cordgrass | ||||
| Scientific Name | Spartina patens | ||||
| Family | Poaceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Salt Marsh | ||||
| Flowering Period | June-October | ||||
| Identifying Characteristics | Slender, wiry grass that grows 30-60 cm high | ||||
Description
- 30-60 cm tall
- Leaves are green in spring and summer, turning brown in late fall and winter
- Wispy and hollow stems
- Deep purple flowers bloom from June to October
- Flowers and seeds are only on one side of the stalk
Location
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Cultural Uses
- Used for fodder during the colonial era
- Serves as a pollution filter and buffers against flooding and shoreline erosion
Sources
“Spartina patens (Aiton) Muhl. saltmeadow cordgrass”. Plants. USDA NRCS. Web.
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