Species PlantsEastern Gamagrass

Eastern Gamagrass

Tripsacum dactyloides

CommonPlant
Illustration of Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides)

Eastern Gamagrass is a robust, clump-forming grass with broad leaves and distinctive seed spikes. It is a valuable forage grass and is often used in erosion control and habitat restoration. This grass is known for its tolerance to wet conditions and heavy soils.

Habitat
Thrives in moist prairies, wetlands, and along stream banks.
Diet
Its seeds are eaten by birds, and it provides forage for grazing animals.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Eastern Gamagrass

The best time to see a Eastern Gamagrass is April–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 9,654 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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