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Eragrostis erosa

Eragrostis erosa Scribn.

Chihuahuan Love Grass, Chihuahuan Lovegrass

Poaceae (Grass family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ERER

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 4 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: NM , TX
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes and hills.

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: CBR

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