Spartina patens

Poaceae

Coastal Plain

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Emergent Herbaceous (Can grow with roots in water), Grass/Grasslike

1 - 3ft

- ft

(inconspicuous)

Achene (dry, flat seed);

Full Sun

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Flooded, Moist, Wet

July - September

coastal salt and brackish tidal marshes; irregularly flooded high marsh at or above Mean High tide line

forms large mats; good for shore erosion control; tolerates salinity to 35 ppt