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Bouteloua repens
Bouteloua repens (Kunth) Scribn. & Merr.
Slender Grama
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Bouteloua filiformis, Bouteloua heterostega, Dinebra repens
USDA Symbol: BORE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom 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 , TXNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Stream, river banks, Roadsides
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
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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:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. BenderSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Bouteloua repens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bouteloua repens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bouteloua repens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff