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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Sporobolus   
Tribe Eragrosteae.

Scientific Name: Sporobolus cryptandrus (Torr.) Gray
Common Name(s): Sand Dropseed, Praire Grass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Illustration detailing sand dropseed's panicle inflorescence and leaf collar that has tufts of white hairs.

ID: Hrb-SPZCR-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, leaf