Sporobolus alterniflorus
Saltmarsh Cordgrass
A tall grass that grows in salty wetlands. It forms thick stands that protect shorelines and give shelter to small animals.
Classification Pending
PendingIdentity & Origin
- Common Name
- Saltmarsh Cordgrass
- Scientific Name
- Sporobolus alterniflorus
- Realm
- Terrestrial
- Biome
- Marine Shore
- Date First Introduced
- June 13, 2025
Population Dynamics
- Current Estimated Population
- 1
Trophic Ecology
- Trophic Level
- Producer
- Feeding Niche / Method
- Photosynthetic primary producer
- Dietary Inputs
- Light, water, carbon dioxide, and soil or dissolved nutrients
Section Notes
Trophic classification is Producer. Food-web role: Rooted photosynthetic producer. Feeding method: Photosynthetic primary producer. Dietary inputs: Light, water, carbon dioxide, and soil or dissolved nutrients
Ecological Role & Symbiosis
- Ecological Role
- Primary production and habitat structure
Biomes This Species Lives In
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