Longtom
Paspalum denticulatum
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Longtom does best in full sun and moist soil. Thrives in muddy coastal flats.
- Scientific Name: Paspalum denticulatum
- Common Names: Longtom, Pull-and-Be-Damned
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Up to 3 feet
- Leaves: Linear
- Flowers: Green, Purple, Brown
- Bloom Time: May through November
- Wildlife Benefits: Larval plant host for caterpillars. Seeds eaten by many species of birds and mammals.
Where to Find It
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