Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Orcuttia

Species:

Orcuttia tenuis

USDA Symbol:

ORTE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

seasonally wet, clay-heavy vernal pools

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist during wet season

Notes:

native to vernal pools with seasonal flooding