Bristle Basketgrass

There is potential name confusion with this species since it was formerly considered to be a subspecies of O. hirtellus (Oplismenus hirtellus subsp. setarius) The Florida Plant Atlas indicates that Oplismenus setarius is common in Florida. O. hirtellus (not the subspecies) has been documented from only one Florida county, and it is a non-native.



This is a low groundcover that can be effective seasonally as a low-use turf in shady locations.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Unfortunately, this low growing grass is not visible during winter-spring, so its use is somewhat restricted to areas where this is not an issue.

Moist sites. Shade. Moist hammocks.

• Interesting foliage
• Larval host for Carolina satyr (Hermeuptychia sosbius) butterfliy (IRC)