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Bouteloua simplex
Bouteloua simplex Lag.
Mat Grama, Matted Grama
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Chondrosum procumbens, Chondrosum prostratum
USDA Symbol: BOSI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , KS , ME , NE , NM , TX , UT , WYNative Habitat: Dry plains, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.
Bibliography
Bibref 1791 - Guide to Texas Grasses (2012) Robert B. ShawSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Bouteloua simplex in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bouteloua simplex in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bouteloua simplex
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR