About Sporobolus bakeri (Merr.) P.M.Peterson & Saarela
Sporobolus bakeri is a grass species that has the common names sand cordgrass and bunch cordgrass. It is native to the southeastern United States; in this region, it grows along the coast and in inland freshwater habitats within Florida. This species grows in dense bunches that can reach up to 20 feet wide, with stems that grow up to 4 feet tall. Its leaves are wiry: they are light green on the undersides, and darker green on the upper surfaces. The plant takes on a browner color in winter, compared to its brownish-green color in summer. This grass grows in aquatic and semiaquatic habitats, including beaches, ponds, and drier upland sites. It can be used for erosion control, tolerates flooding, and may be grown as an ornamental grass.
