Puccinellia fasciculata (Torr.) Bickn.

Locations ofPuccinellia fasciculata (Torr.) Bickn. in Virginia

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Family
Poaceae
Botanical Name
Puccinellia fasciculata (Torr.) Bickn.
Common Name
Eastern Alkali Grass, Saltmarsh Goosegrass
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Puccinellia fasciculata (Torr.) Bickn.
Comments
The question of whether this species is native or introduced is now controversial.
Habitat
Salt flats and borders of maritime salt marshes; collected by Fernald from "upper border of salt marsh, Wachapreague", Rhodora 37:389; at or near the southern edge of range. Rare in the Coastal Plain; known from two historical collections on barrier islands of the Eastern Shore (Accomack County).
Native Status
Not Specified

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