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Paspalum dilatatum Poir.

Paspalum dilatatum

Family: Poaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: Native in south-central South America. Non-native range includes North America, the Caribbean, Central America, northern South America, and the Old World.

Map of select IRC data for peninsular Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized

Other data on Paspalum dilatatum available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Paspalum dilatatum has been found in the following 3 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Dupuis Reserve Present Not Native, Naturalized
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area Present Not Native, Naturalized
Pond Apple Slough Natural Area Present Not Native, Naturalized

Paspalum dilatatum has been found in the following county :
Occurrence Native Status
Palm Beach County Not Native, Naturalized


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