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Hairy Grama Bouteloua hirsuta

   

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Hairy Grama
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Family: Poaceae, Grass view all from this family

Description The dense clumps of this perennial are made up of 10-18 in., erect, leafy based stems. Oat-like seeds are borne in a curved seedhead with a pointed tip.

Habitat Plains; rocky hills.

Range N.e. Illinois to North Dakota, e. Wyoming, and extreme s. Nevada, south to Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona.

Discussion Never found naturally in pure stands.

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