prairie cordgrass
plant
Also known as: Spartina pectinata
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Prairie cordgrass (Spartina pectinata) is a species of perennial grass belonging to the genus Spartina. This tough, erect plant, native to North America, typically grows in dense colonies and can reach heights of 1 to 10 feet. It is characterized by its long leaves, which have scarious margins, and glumes with long awns. Prairie cordgrass spreads vegetatively through underground stems called rhizomes, which send up new plants. It is often found in marshes and tidal mud flats and is sometimes planted to prevent erosion.12
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