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Distichlis

Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene

Saltgrass

Natural range:  Widespread on beaches

Habitat: Beach

Recognition:  A slightly succulent beach species with strongly 2-ranked leaves and a congested panicle inflorescence.

Vegetatively similar to Sporobolus virginicus, in similar beach habitats. 

Florida status: Native, common on beaches