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Sand Grass

Triplasis purpurea

Description:

Sand Grass prefers full sun, dry conditions, and loose sandy soil where ground vegetation is sparse. Most growth and development occurs during the summer. Because this grass has a C4 metabolism, it is able to withstand hot dry weather better than most grasses.

Habitat:

Beaches

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Thomas Nelson Community College
Spotted by a stud ent at Thomas Nelson Community College

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Feb 12, 2015
Submitted on Mar 1, 2015

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