Tripsacum

Tripsacum dactyloides (L.) L.

Eastern Gama Grass, Fakahatchee Grass

Natural range: Widespread in the eastern U.S., to South America

Habitat: Wet swampy sites

Florida status: Native, occasional in our area, very popular in landscaping

Recognition: Large species (2 m tall) with the 1-several inflorescence branches pencil-shaped and segmented.