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Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Muhlenbergia thurberi

Muhlenbergia thurberi Rydb.

Thurber's Muhly

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MUTH

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , NV , UT

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-04-04
Research By: CBR

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