Sporobolus heterolepis

Scientific Name:Sporobolus heterolepis
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Family:Poaceae
Common Name:Prairie Dropseed
Authority: A. Gray
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C Value:9
Wetness:FACU-
# of Species in  
Genus in Illinois:
9
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:Yellow
Growth Habit:Grass
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Margin:Entire
Leaf Toothing:Entire
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
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ID Tips:dense tufts of narrow leaves
Gee Whiz:obligate host of two uncommon leafhoppers: Aflexia rubranura and the recently described Memnonia panzeri
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search