Be careful not to crush this tiny and delicate grass that grows in single clumps at the shores of a lake. Check out a close-up photograph.
Small, creeping plant can be found along slow-moving streams. Find a detailed sketch of the stems and leaves, as well as color photos.
Leafless rush loves salty or brackish waters. Read about and view photographs of the easily identifiable stem tips.
Seeds of this sedge grass are eaten by many birds. Find answers about the specific dimensions and details of this plant.
Hand-drawn sketch helps depict the identifying characteristics of this grass. Read about the tuft-forming stems.
View some detailed images of the fruit and flower of this sedge grass. Read about its root system and leaf blades.
Noted as one of the worst weeds in the world, this grass can be used as packing material. Details the anatomy of this non-native grass.
Very tall grass stands up to 16 feet when erect. Data on the grass is included for reference.
Geese, ducks, and other water birds find nutrients in this grass that grows in marshy areas. Presents photographs and anatomical data.
Describes the qualities and growing pattern of this ground cover. View a close-up image of the grass's leaves.
Features photographs and descriptions of this weed often used as a groundcover or lawn substitute.
Discover the height and width of the average leaf blades, and learn the color of the sheaths. Includes photographs.
Even though this is considered to be one of the worst weeds, it provides great benefits to wildlife. Discover its vital statistics.
Find the more scientific name of this large grass, and examine a scientific sketch of its important identifying characteristics.
Medium-sized sprawling grass is an invasive plant from Africa. Examine some close-up photographs to assist in future identification.
Find a long list of grasses posted by their scientific names, and link to detailed sketches of their seeds, leaves, sheaths, and stalks.
Learn about this clover-like groundcover useful in areas where common lawn grasses may not grow. Offers tips for sowing.
Easily confused with Lachnocaulon due to the small white tufts at the top of each stem. Includes vital statistics and photographs.
Unlike others in the Cyperus species, this sedge has round and hollow stems. Provides a detailed description and images of the grass.
Get specifics on the firm erect stems of this dark green grass. Find photographs and a detailed sketch.
Find a checklist of all the grasses in this state, and details about which region it grows in.
Photographs of this green grass with a yellow three-petaled flower at the top include close-ups of the stems, flower, and entire plant.
Virtual encyclopedia entry describes the various types, uses, and names for this edible and environmentally adaptive plant.
Provides a brief description of crabgrass, a common grass with purple spikes that originated in Europe.
Article on these flowering plants includes details on their importance, characteristics, and scientific classification. Find related links.
Profile of these bryophyte provides details on its habitat, reproductive activities, and scientific classification.
Reference entry describes the plant and its grain, geographical distribution, and uses.
Virtual encyclopedia entry describes the various uses of the different parts of the plant, particularly as a source of paper for the Egyptians.
Points out some of the species of this grass and describes their habitats and uses.
Learn about the food considered a staple for half of the world's population. Read about its cultivation, processing, and the related research.
Overview of the grain includes its historical as well as modern uses, from hay to whiskey.
Even though this is a tall and rather complex-looking grass, muskgrass produces no flowers or seeds. Find a scientific sketch.
Originally from Europe, this grass is now found in Northern Florida. Find specifics on the height, width, and color.
Grows on sandy shores and sometimes even in the water of swamps or lakes. Examine the flower at the top of this grass's 5-foot stalk.
Check out close-up photographs of this grass that has been known to scratch up the legs of unsuspecting wanderers. Read a detailed description.
Offers an overview of sea grass and taxonomic information about the family Potamogetonaceae. Includes articles and a picture index.
Features a guide to this warm season ground cover with kidney-shaped leaves. Link to other resources and photographs.
Even though most rushes don't have leaf blades, this one does. Find photographs of the stiff, dark brown seed capsules.
Look up the vital statistics of this favorite grass of snow geese. Use the photos and sketches to assist identification efforts in the field.
Sometimes called giant bulrush, this plant grows as tall as 10 feet high. Includes photographs and specifics on the nutlets and spikelets.
Many water birds make a meal out of this wiry stemmed grass. Supplies detailed photographs and sketches.
Most easily identified by its green-to-black inflorescence. Peruse photographs, and read detailed descriptions of the plant.
Large grass is the only bamboo that is native to the state of Florida. Read about its flowers and leaf blades, or look at close-up photographs.
Check out an underwater photograph of this grass that spreads by runners. Use the details to learn how to identify this submersed plant.
Easily identified as a stand of triangular dark-green stems. Find botanical specifics on the plant, and view a few photographs.
Facts include the height, width, and shape of this grass with spherical heads of spikelets. See photographs.
Non-native sedge forms a star of sorts with a circle of 15-30 flowers creating a ring in the center. See photographs of the flowers and grass.
True aquatic grass looks like lawn grass. Find detailed photographs and a technical drawing of the stems and leaves.
Native grass usually grows in water and is often used as food for wildlife. Learn about this 9-foot-tall grass, and see photos of its flowers.
Easily recognized by its 6-foot-tall widely spaced stems that grow in colonies. View a detailed photograph of the nutlets.
Browse resources about Zoysia grass varieties, seeding, growing, maintenance, and mowing.