[Specimen details]

Sporobolus compositus
Family Name Poaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sporobolus compositus (Poir.) Merr. clandestinus Biehler Wipff & S.D. Jones - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Determination History
Sporobolus clandestinus (Biehler) Hitchc. - Determined By: Shuey,
Sporobolus clandestinus (Biehler) Hitchc. - Determined By: S. L. Hatch, Nov 1983
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : W of North Prong of Alafia River, E of C-39, ca. 2.25 mi. NE of Lithia. T30S, R22E, Sec. 17. 27° 51' 0" N 82° 10' 0" W
Description Rare.
Habitat Sandy, clay soil near base of old phosphate mine spoil dominated by Quercus laurifolia, Q. nigra, Q. virginiana, And Sabal palmetto on the top and sides with herbaceous species dominating base.
Reproductive State Fertile
Specimen Notes
Collector A. F. Clewell 2281
Collection Date 07 Nov 1978
Accession Number 143776
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