Common Name(s): | Hairy Grama, Grama,Hairy |
Scientific Name: | Bouteloua hirsuta |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 15 - 55 cm |
Flowers: | Jun - Nov |
Description: Frequently found in prairies with limestone and granite soils. Its spikelets do not extend to the tip of the inflorescence branches, which gives the tip a "stinger" like resemblance. It is of little value to most wildlife species and fair value to cattle. |