Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Tuctoria

Species:

Tuctoria mucronata

USDA Symbol:

TUMU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

clay, seasonally inundated, nutrient-rich

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

seasonally wet and dry

Notes:

native to vernal pools, requires seasonal flooding