Spartina - Wikipedia
Spartina is a genus of plants in the grass family, frequently found in coastal salt marshes. [3] Species in this genus are commonly known as cordgrass or cord-grass, [4] and are native to the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean in western and southern Europe, north-western and southern Africa, the Americas and the islands of the southern Atlantic ...
Cordgrass | Saltmarsh, Coastal, Wetlands | Britannica
Cordgrass, (genus Spartina), genus of 16 species of perennial grasses in the family Poaceae. Cordgrasses are found on marshes and tidal mud flats of North America, Europe, and Africa and often form dense colonies. Some species are planted as soil binders to prevent erosion, and a few are considered.
Spartina patens (Saltmeadow Cordgrass) - Gardenia
Spartina patens (Saltmeadow Cordgrass) is a tufted, perennial, warm-season grass that grows solitary or in small clumps from widely spreading slender rhizomes. The slender, light green leaves are deciduous, with new growth each year.
What Is Cordgrass - Smooth Cordgrass Care And Information ...
Dec 1, 2022 · Smooth cordgrass is a true grass native to North America. It is a coastal wetland plant that reproduces prolifically in moist to submerged soils. Growing smooth cordgrass as a garden plant imparts oceanside beauty and ease of care.
The Basics of Growing Cord Grass – Everything You Need to Know
Cordgrass, or Spartina, is a genus of tough, salt-tolerant grasses native to coastal regions. These full sun-loving plants are versatile and play a crucial role in coastal ecosystems, stabilizing shorelines, filtering pollutants, and providing habitat for wildlife.
Spartina pectinata - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Spartina pectinata, commonly called prairie cord grass, is a coarse, tough, warm season perennial grass that typically grows in a dense, arching clump to 4-7' tall when in flower. It is native to a large area of North America extending from Newfoundland to Alberta south to Oregon, New Mexico, Louisiana and North Carolina.
Spartina alterniflora (Smooth Cordgrass) - Gardenia
Spartina alterniflora (Smooth Cordgrass) is a rhizomatous perennial grass that grows initially in round clumps, eventually forming extensive monoculture meadows. The stiffly erect stems are hollow and hairless. The leaves are 8-20 in. (20-50 cm) long and are often purplish at the base.