Saltgrass

Distichlis spicata
Lawn-like groundcover especially near the edges of salt water.

Tolerance

Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation)



High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury.

Wildlife

Birds and other wildlife consume seed.

Habitat

Salt marsh.

Did You Know?

  • Larval host for obscure skipper (Panoquina panoquinoides) and saltmarsh skipper (Panoquina panoquin).