Smut Grass

Sporobolus indicus

spore-OB-ah-lus IND-ah-cah

Poaceae

Native to:   Widespread in tropical area with exact origins unclear, not a Florida native

Florida abundance and distribution:   Throughout, common in disturbed sandy places

Recogninition: Tall (3’) slender grass with narrow tough leaves and the flowering spike usually very narrow and wand-like   See www.floridagrasses.org

Other: Part of a taxonomically confused species complex.