Panicum repens
torpedo grass, couch panicum, creeping panic, panic, rampant, wainaku grass, torpedograss
Family
Poaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
sheathing
Leaf Margin
entire
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear
Growth Form
graminoid
Flower Color
inconspicuous
Flower Month
June - August
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
introduced
Lifespan
perennial
Wetland Class
FACW
Wetland Coefficient of Conservatism
3
Field Characters
Hard pointed rhizomes, hairs on upper leaf surface, leaves sometimes rolled inward, stems rigid, leaning at base. Common, very weedy, long runners. Leaves at 45 degree angle from stem. Ligule is hard and transparent.
Animal Use
Leaves are palatable and nutritious.
Habitat
Beach sand.