Widgeongrass
Scientific Name: Ruppia maritima L.
Synonyms: Ruppia maritima L. var. <i>brevirostris</i> J. Agardh, Ruppia maritima L. var. <i>exigua</i> Fernald & Wiegand, Ruppia maritima L. var. <i>intermedia</i> (Thed.) Asch. & Graebn., Ruppia maritima L. var. <i>longipes</i> Hagstr., Ruppia maritima L. var. <i>obliqua</i> (Schur) Asch. & Graebn., Ruppia maritima L. var. <i>pacifica</i> H. St. John & Fosberg, Ruppia maritima L. var. <i>rostrata</i> J. Agardh, Ruppia maritima L. var. <i>subcapitata</i> Fernald & Wiegand, Ruppia pectinata Rydb.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Alismatidae / Najadales / Ruppiaceae / Ruppia L./ Ruppia maritima L.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | RUMA5 |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | RUMA5 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Widgeongrass.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -2 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.4 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 2700 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1700 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 4 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Shape and Orientation | Decumbent |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | Low |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 0.2 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Mid Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Medium |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
