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Spartina patens
saltmeadow cordgrass
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington, where known from Jefferson County. British Columbia to California; also eastern North America, where native.

Habitat: Coastal salt marsh near high tide line.

Flowers: June-September

Origin: Introduced from the Atlantic Coast of North America

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Spartina patens (Aiton) Muhl.
Publication: Descr. Gram. 55. 1817.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Spartina patens (Aiton) Muhl. var. juncea (Michx.) Hitchc.
Spartina patens (Aiton) Muhl. var. monogyna (M.A. Curtis) Fernald
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Spartina patens in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Spartina patens checklist entry

OregonFlora: Spartina patens information

E-Flora BC: Spartina patens atlas page

CalPhotos: Spartina patens photos

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