Sporobolus airoides Alkali Sacaton

Identification

Genus: Sporobolus Species: airoides Variety: Cultivar:

Common name: Alkali Sacaton.

Description

A perennial grass that has reddish to purplish tones and an open form. It usually grows in alkaline soils that are at least seasonally moist. Therefore it loves moisture and fertility. Mary DeDecker in the Natural History of the White-Inyo Range says "Early desert travelers considered this grass a reliable indicator of water sufficiently fresh to drink within a few feet of the surface..." Sacaton is not drought tolerant by our standards.

Characteristics

Sporobolus airoides Alkali Sacaton tolerates alkaline soil.

Sporobolus airoides Alkali Sacaton's foliage type is deciduous.
Sporobolus airoides Alkali Sacaton's flower color is na.
Sporobolus airoides Alkali Sacaton's fruit is edible.

Communities

Communities for Sporobolus airoides Alkali Sacaton:Alkali Sink.

Ranges for Sporobolus airoides

ph:	7.00 to 9.00
usda:	5 to 10
height[m]:	1.00 to 1.00
width[m]:	0.50 to 10.00
rainfall[cm]:	40.00 to 130.00

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