Widgeongrass

Scientific Name: Ruppia maritima L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Alismatidae / Najadales / Ruppiaceae / Ruppia L./ Ruppia maritima L.

Widgeongrass
General Information
Usda SymbolRUMA5
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsRUMA5

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 SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum5.4
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)4
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormRhizomatous
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)0.2
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

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