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Bouteloua repens (Kunth) Scribn. & Merr.

Slender grama

Poaceae (Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: BORE2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Fruit Type: Achene

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: The florets (flowers) of grasses are usually so minute that they are not visible to the naked eye.

Distribution

USA: AZ , MA , NM , TX
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannahs, Stream, river banks, Roadsides
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
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Bibliography

Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Bouteloua repens in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Bouteloua repens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bouteloua repens

Metadata

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

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