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Bouteloua hirsuta var. pectinata (Hairy grama)
Sexton, Charles W.

Bouteloua hirsuta var. pectinata (Featherly) Cory

Hairy grama, Tall grama

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonyms: B. pectinata

USDA Symbol: BOHIP

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Black
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: At maturity the spikelet is black, usually visible to the unaided eye, and with long white whiskers.

Distribution

USA: OK , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Bouteloua hirsuta var. pectinata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Bouteloua hirsuta var. pectinata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bouteloua hirsuta var. pectinata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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