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three-rib arrowgrass
Scientific Name: Triglochin striata
Family: Juncaginaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Three-Rib Arrowgrass (Triglochin striata)
Triglochin striata, commonly known as three-rib arrowgrass, is a perennial graminoid found in various habitats.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant possesses narrow, linear leaves.
Considerations for Children
- This plant possesses narrow, linear leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Triglochin striata Ruiz & Pav.
- Family: Juncaginaceae (Arrowgrass family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Triglochin striatum Ruiz & Pav. (orth. var.)
Common Names
- Three-rib arrowgrass
- Three-ribbed arrow-grass
- Streaked arrow grass
- Southern Arrow-grass
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to temperate and subtropic Australia. Specimens recorded from Perth.
- Found in saline and brackish marshes, including Florida.
- Also found in Maryland (Worcester Co.).
- Occurs in Alabama and California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial graminoid (grass-like plant).
- Herbaceous plant.
- Possesses narrow linear leaves with parallel lines.
- Flower colors: green, white.
Additional Information
- Duration: Perennial
- Growth Habit: Graminoid
Resources and Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/largeImage?imageID=trst6_001_avd.tif
- South African National Biodiversity Institute.
- Online Field Guide to Common Saltmarsh Plants of Queensland