Eragrostis pectinacea (Carolina lovegrass, low lovegrass)
description: summer annual
place of origin: North America
urban habitat: commonly found on roadsides, pavement openings, vacant lots, neglected ornamental landscapes, compacted soils, highway banks and medians; thrives in full sun.
ecological function: disturbance-adapted colonizer of bare ground; habitat for wildlife
history: Although native to North America, Eragrostis pectinacea is often considered weedy due to its tendency to grow in disturbed areas. It is also found in parts of South America.
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description: summer annual
place of origin: North America
urban habitat: commonly found on roadsides, pavement openings, vacant lots, neglected ornamental landscapes, compacted soils, highway banks and medians; thrives in full sun.
ecological function: disturbance-adapted colonizer of bare ground; habitat for wildlife
history: Although native to North America, Eragrostis pectinacea is often considered weedy due to its tendency to grow in disturbed areas. It is also found in parts of South America.
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