Eragrostis trichodes (Nutt.) Alph. Wood
Common Name: LARGE PURPLE LOVE GRASS
Coefficient of Conservatism: *
Coefficient of Wetness: 5
Wetness Index: UPL
Physiognomy: Ad P-Grass

Eragrostis trichodes B. S. Walters

A perennial species of dry, sandy, open soil, but much taller than E. spectabilis. Native to the south and west of Michigan but apparently persisting and spreading from plantings in Benzie Co. where collected by W. R. Overlease in 1976.

Locations

Benzie County

Citation:

MICHIGAN FLORA ONLINE. A. A. Reznicek, E. G. Voss, & B. S. Walters. February 2011. University of Michigan. Web. August 19, 2022. https://michiganflora.net/species.aspx?id=2117.