Poaceae
Grass
Sporobolus caespitosus
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Sporobolus
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Common names
By language (1)
- English
- Grass
Synonyms
- Vilfa caespitosa (Kunth) Trin.
Plant problems
Orange dust on lawn grass: causes and fixesOrange dust on your grass is likely lawn rust. Learn how to identify this fungal spore outbreak, stimulate grass growth, and restore your lawn.
White powder on lawn grass: causes and fixesWhite powder on lawn grass is usually powdery mildew. Learn how to identify it, improve growing conditions and recognize harmless slime mold.
Mushrooms in lawn after rain: causes and what to doMushrooms after rain usually do not harm lawns. Learn when to leave them alone, remove them for safety, or investigate damaged grass.
Red thread in lawn: signs and what to doRed or pink threads on grass usually mean red thread disease. Learn how to identify it, help your lawn recover, and avoid unnecessary fungicide.
Photos
Photo: Drew Avery, CC BY 2.0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: drew_avery, CC BY 4.0, from iNaturalist 
Photo: Drew Avery, CC BY 2.0, from Wikimedia Commons
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Sources: classification, synonyms from World Flora Online Plant List (2026-06, CC0 1.0); common names, popularity from Wikidata (2026-10-26, CC0 1.0). About our plant data.