Distichlis spicata

This article is about the plant commonly called saltgrass. For the restaurant concept, see Saltgrass Steakhouse.

Distichlis spicata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Chloridoideae
Genus: Distichlis
Species:
D. spicata
Binomial name
Distichlis spicata
Synonyms
  • Distichlis stricta (Torr.) Rydb.
  • Uniola stricta Torr.

Distichlis spicata is a species of grass known by several common names, including seashore saltgrass, inland saltgrass, and desert saltgrass. This grass is native to the Americas, where it is widespread.[1] It can be found on other continents as well, where it is naturalized. It is extremely salt tolerant.[2]

  1. ^ "Distichlis spicata".
  2. ^ Mojave Desert Wildflowers, Pam MacKay, 2nd ed. 2013, p 284