Distichlis spicata

Distichlis spicata is a species of grass known by several common names, including seashore saltgrass, inland saltgrass, and desert saltgrass. This grass is native to the Americas, where it is widespread. It can be found on other continents as well, where it is naturalized. It is extremely salt tolerant.

Distichlis spicata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Distichlis
Species:
D. spicata
Binomial name
Distichlis spicata
Synonyms
  • Distichlis stricta (Torr.) Rydb.
  • Uniola stricta Torr.
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