Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Slender Arrow Grass
(Triglochin concinna)
Plant: Grasslike perennial from spreading rhizomes, to 15 inches tall.
Flowers: Small, inconspicuous in racemes 2 to 6 inches long, two or more per plant.
Leaf: Long cylindrical shaped blades growing from the base of the plant, 1/16 inch in diameter.
Flowering period:
March to August
Use by Indians:
Can be found here:
North Star Beach
Native Plant: Yes
Halophyte: Yes
Family Name: Arrow-Grass
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Date: 11/1/2003