species 2,009 observations
Florida Paspalum
Paspalum floridanum
Field notes
Paspalum floridanum is a species of grass known by the common name Florida paspalum. It is native to the eastern United States.
This rhizomatous perennial grass has stems which can exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in height. The leaf blades are up to 52 cm (20 in) long and may be hairless to hairy, with a dense coating of hairs behind the ligules. The inflorescence is a panicle with up to 6 branches. The paired spikelets are generally oval in shape and measure a few millimeters long.
This grass grows in disturbed, wet habitat types such as ditches. It grows in woods and marshy areas.
The seeds provide food for birds.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



Celia's Roadside-Skipper, Fiery Skipper, Fall Armyworm Moth, Texas Mocis Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it



Snow Goose, Wild Turkey, Common Ground Dove, Brown-headed Cowbird
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Longhorn Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.