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Gulf Chordgrass

Spartina gracilis

Description:

coarse stemmed, 2-4 feet tall in thick clumps. This grass was found in an open meadow area, dry ground, liveoak and shrubs. Can be common in marshes and near coaslines.

Habitat:

Much of Texas Gulf Coast, this dry marsh/meadow was in a large (several achres) open area, dry and sandy with shrubs, liveoaks and cacti. Small marshes dotted the area as well.

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GarySmith2
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GarySmith2

Texas, USA

Spotted on Feb 19, 2013
Submitted on Feb 26, 2013

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