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Seacoast Bluestem

Schizachyrium littorale

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Seacoast Bluestem (Schizachyrium littorale)

Seacoast Bluestem is a native grass of coastal dunes and sandy Atlantic coastal plain habitats, one of the dominant grasses of stabilized dune systems from New England to Florida. It provides ground cover on erosion-prone sandy soils and food and nesting material for many coastal birds.

Habitat
Coastal dunes, sandy beaches, and coastal plain grasslands of the Atlantic coast
Diet
Seeds eaten by coastal birds; dense clumps provide nesting cover
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Seacoast Bluestem

The best time to see a Seacoast Bluestem is October–January, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 438 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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