Common Name(s): | Texas Wintergrass, Speargrass, Wintergrass,Texas |
Scientific Name: | Nassella leucotricha |
Synoyms: | Stipa leucotricha |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Cool |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 25 - 100 cm |
Flowers: | Apr - Jun |
Description: A common winter grass in our region and adapted to a variety of soils. Its florets resemble a spear and its dark green, very erect leaves feel like sandpaper when pulled between your fingers from top to bottom due to numerous, short stiff hairs. It is a fair forage for cattle and some wildlife species and increases under disturbance. |