P h o t o b y U n i v e r s i t y o f T e n n e s s e e H e r b a r i u m ( T E N N )
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Habitat:
Prairies, limestone glades, limestone cliff edges, along railroads.
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Species Description:
Perennial grass.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early September to late October.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Sporoblolus clandestinus occurs as solitary or tufted culms, lower leaf sheath frequently pubescent and the leaves hairy, ligule a short fringe of hair. Infloresence dense and cylindric in shape, lemma awnless and pubescent and 3.5-6.3 with 1 vein, glume is 2.5-5.2 in length.
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Management:
Woody plant invasion may need to be controlled using periodic prescribed fire, mowing or other means to maintain the open character of the habitat for this species. Hand removal of trees in the vicinity of the species is necessary. Soil disturbance resulting from activities such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental. Exotic pest plants are a threat to this species and should be removed.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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