Sporobolus vaginiflorus var. ozarkanus

(Fernald)
Common names: Ozark dropseed
Synonyms: Sporobolus ozarkanus Sporobolus neglectus var. ozarkanus
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 25. Treatment on page 119.

Sheath bases sparsely hairy, hairs papillose-based. Spikelets 2.3-4.6 mm. Glumes usually longer than the florets; lemmas 2.1-3.9 mm, faintly 3-veined; paleas 2.1-4 mm. Fruits 1.1-2 mm.

Distribution

Ont., Miss., Tex., La., Mo., N.C., Ala., Kans., Ohio, Okla., W.Va., Tenn., Ark., Ill., Ga., Ind., Va., Ky.

Discussion

Sporobolus vaginiflorus var. ozarkanus grows primarily in the central and southeastern United States.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
Paul M. Peterson +, Stephan L. Hatch +  and Alan S. Weakley +
(Fernald) +
Ozark dropseed +
Ont. +, Miss. +, Tex. +, La. +, Mo. +, N.C. +, Ala. +, Kans. +, Ohio +, Okla. +, W.Va. +, Tenn. +, Ark. +, Ill. +, Ga. +, Ind. +, Va. +  and Ky. +
Sporobolus ozarkanus +  and Sporobolus neglectus var. ozarkanus +
Sporobolus vaginiflorus var. ozarkanus +
Sporobolus vaginiflorus +
variety +