Cockspur

Echinochloa haploclada

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Echinochloa
Species:
Echinochloa haploclada

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, fertile, alluvial soil
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in wetland areas