Spike Dropseed

Sporobolus contractus

Physical Characteristics

Sporobolus contractus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - Michigan to Washington and southwards.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. It can be ground into a flour and used to make gruel, bread, biscuits etc[105, 161, 257]. The seed is small and very fiddly to utilize[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known