Sporobolus heterolepis

     Prairie Dropseed

Poaceae

  Fruit Type:  Caryopsis

  Fruiting Period:  Oct

  Flowering Period:  Aug - Sep

  Color:  Brown

  Size:  2 x 2 mm

  Shape:  Spherical

  Surface Features:  Smooth and glossy

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

  Cotyledon:  Not above ground

  Stems:  Tiller round

  Leaves:  Simple, linear, entire margins, tuft of hair on leaf collar

  Other:  No ligule