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Paspalum distichum is a species of grass known by the common name knotgrass. Other common names include couch paspalum, eternity grass, gingergrass, and Thompson grass. Its native range is obscure because it has long been present on most continents, and in most areas it is certainly an introduced species. Its native range probably includes parts of the tropical Americas. This is a perennial grass forming clumps and spreading via rhizomes and stolons. It grows decumbent or erect to a maximum height near 60 centimeters. The flower cluster is usually divided into two braches lined with spikelets.
Grass
11 - 24 in Tall
Spreading
Fast
Green
Summer
Full Sun
Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.
Moist places
Coastal Salt Marsh, Freshwater Marsh, Valley Grassland, Wetland-Riparian
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 4 likely
Green Cutworm Moth
Anicla infecta
Eufala Skipper
Lerodea eufala
Armyworm Moth
Mythimna unipuncta
Yellowstriped Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera ornithogalli