smutgrass

Sporobolus indicus

Weed Characteristics

Other Names: smut grass, Rattail smutgrass, rattail grass

Leaf Type: Grassy

Flowers: Small green spikelets

Leaves: Narrow, rolled

Life Cycle: Perennial

A clumping grass with narrow leaves that are clustered at the base of the plant. Seedhead is 1 ft. long and open, often with a black substance clinging to the stems. Grows to 3 ft. tall.

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