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Fannon, Carolyn
Bothriochloa laguroides
Bothriochloa laguroides (DC.) Herter
Silver Bluestem, Silver Beardgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: BOLA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (NI), HI (I)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Flower:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , MO , MS , NE , NM , NV , OK , SC , TN , TX , UTNative Habitat: Grows in well-drained soils of grasslands, prairies, roadsides, river bottoms, and woodlands, often on limestone.
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Master Naturalists - Lost Pines Chapter - Bastrop, TX
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Bothriochloa laguroides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bothriochloa laguroides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bothriochloa laguroides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-10-24Research By: DEW