Smooth Cordgrass is the dominant grass of Atlantic and Gulf Coast salt marshes, forming the foundation of one of the most productive ecosystems in North America. It tolerates salt water and tidal inundation, stabilizing marsh sediments and providing critical habitat for clapper rails, seaside sparrows, and many juvenile fish and shellfish.
Best time to see a Smooth Cordgrass
The best time to see a Smooth Cordgrass is June–October, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,347 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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