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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Alkali Sacaton-Sporobolus airoides

This native bunch grass with a lacy look is alkali sacaton (Sporobolus airoides), also called alkali dropseed. It has a pink look to it as it waves among the other grasses in meadows and desert shrub. It is quite drought tolerant.
It's native to much of the western U.S. The seeds are savored by birds and other wildlife.
For more information about alkali sacaton, click here.

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