Specimen Information

Sporobolus purpurascens
Sporobolus purpurascens
(purple dropseed)
Plants
Native Transplant

Specimen ID228813
GroupPlants
GenusSporobolus
Speciespurpurascens
Common Namepurple dropseed
StateCA
CountyHumboldt
LocalityEel River Delta
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Eel
HUC8 Number18010105
HUC10 NameSalt River-Eel River
HUC10 Number1801010511
HUC12 NameStrongs Creek-Eel River
HUC12 Number180101051102
Map
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Collection Year1985
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaydispersed ocean current | dispersed waterfowl
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:10243
Author:Spicher, D., and M. Josselyn
Date:1985
Title:Spartina (Graminae) in northern California: distribution and taxonomic notes.
Journal:Madrono
Volume:32
Issue:3
Pages:158-167
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineBrackish


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