FNPS Plant Database
Pharus lappulaceus
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Nomenclature
Common Name:
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Family:
Poaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
Size:
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Noted For:
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Considerations:
Availability:
Propagation:
Light:
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Short very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
USDA zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature.

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Ecology
Wildlife:
Likely dispersed by birds or mammals ( https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/154505794.pdf ).
Native Habitats:
Natural Range in Florida:
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Comments:
Ethnobotany:
General Comments:
Listed as Endangered in Florida. Also found in Central and South America and parts of the Caribbean.
This species has only recently begun to be cultivated in Florida. Expect this information to be upgraded as more is learned. Right now the only native nursery that we know of that is growing this species is Green Isles Gardens near Clermont, FL.
