Leptochloa panicea, commonly known as Mucronate Sprangletop, Sprangletop, Mexican Sprangletop, Windgrass, or Red Sprangletop, is a semi-deciduous perennial or annual grass. It is native to marshes, wet meadows, and the edges of water bodies in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. This grass typically grows rapidly to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and features a tufted habit with fine-textured, green foliage. The flowers are green and inconspicuous, blooming in the fall, and are not particularly showy, but they do produce a cloud-like effect when in large numbers.

Leptochloa panicea thrives in full sun and prefers medium to slow-draining clay, loam, or sandy soils. It requires high amounts of water, making it suitable for wetland restoration projects and as a forage grass in agricultural settings. Its rapid growth and adaptability to wet conditions can make it a useful plant for erosion control. However, due to its potential invasiveness, it should be planted with caution outside its native range. It can become a weed in rice fields and other crop areas, and its aggressive growth may outcompete native vegetation.CC BY-SA 4.0