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Pleuraphis jamesii (James' galleta)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Pleuraphis jamesii

Pleuraphis jamesii Torr.

James' Galleta

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Hilaria jamesii

USDA Symbol: PLJA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: 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 Applicable

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , KS , NM , NV , OK , TX , UT , WY

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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:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-02-02
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