Eragrostis pectinacea
Tufted Lovegrass, Carolina lovegrass, low lovegrass
Description: summer annual
Place of origin: North America
Urban habitat: commonly found on roadsides, pavement openings, vacant lots, neglected ornamental landscapes, compacted soils, highway banks and medians; thrives in full sun.
Ecological function: disturbance-adapted colonizer of bare ground.
History: Although native to North America, Eragrostis pectinacea is often considered weedy due to its tendency to grow in disturbed areas. It is also found in parts of South America.