Sporobolus silveanus

The dropseeds (Sporobolus sp.) are closely related to the muhlys (Muhlenbergia sp.), but they may be distinguished by a lack of awns on the lemma and a coat over the seed, which can be easily loosened by moistening and rubbing. low brown.

Germination is reported to improve with either cold/moist or cold/dry stratification (Steffen 19970

The following information is for the genus Sporobolus: Animals that eat its seeds: Wild turkey, Lark bunting, Junco, Brewer sparrow, Field sparrow, Savannah sparrow, Tree sparrow, Wite-crowned sparrow. Animals that eat the plants: Bison, White-tailed deer (Martin et al. 1951).

One of ten species of Sporobolus found along the gulf coast of Louisiana and Texas. The genus name, Sporobolus, is from the Greek words "spora," or seed and "ballein," to throw, referring to the free seeds. The seeds of some perennial species have been used for food by American Indians. Sporobolus silveanus is restricted to Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.

Sandy soils, meadows, openings in forests.