Sporobolus spicatus

Sporobolus spicatus, also known as salt grass, is a halophyte.

Distribution

This bunchgrass is distributed:

• in dryer parts of Africa such as Namibia, as a well known common plant in the western desert of Egypt
• from the Mediterranean coast to South Africa
• from the Middle East southwest to Pakistan and India.

Description

Sporobolus spicatus is a perennial bunchgrass forming turfs near water and which has short, pointed flat blade leaves. It grows up to a maximum height of 40 cm and is distinguishable by a dark green colour.

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