Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Tuctoria

Species:

Tuctoria greenei

USDA Symbol:

TUGR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

25 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

clay-rich, seasonally inundated vernal pools

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

poor drainage tolerated

Moisture:

seasonally wet to dry

Notes:

endemic to vernal pool ecosystems in California