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VIMAS - Plant Description & Photos

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Scientific Name:Sporobolus virginicus
Common Name:marsh grass, crab grass
Tag #24
Description:It is used as a nutritious forage for cattle and is readily grazed.  In some areas it is used medicinally to relieve urinary irritation and as a gargle.  It protects sand dunes. (due to form of plant, this species is not tagged)


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