Digitaria stenotaphrodes

Digitaria stenotaphrodes

Native to:
Caroline Is., Gilbert Is., Guam, Howland-Baker Is., Line Is., Phoenix Is., Society Is., Tokelau-Manihiki, Tuamotu, Tuvalu, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Digitaria
Species:
Digitaria stenotaphrodes
USDA Symbol:
DIST

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
As a warm-season grass, likely resprouts from base following fire.