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Paspalum dissectum (L.) L.
Mudbank crowngrass

Family: Poaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: Eastern and central United States and the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Jamaica).

Map of select IRC data for peninsular Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Native

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

Comments: For images, click on the USDA PLANTS link below.

Other data on Paspalum dissectum available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Paspalum dissectum has been found in the following 5 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Big Cypress National Preserve Present Native
Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve Present Native
Dupuis Reserve Present Native
Prairie Pines Preserve Present Native
Wild Turkey Strand Preserve Present Native

Paspalum dissectum has been found in the following county :
Occurrence Native Status
Glades County Possibly Extirpated Native