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Eragrostis palmeri
Eragrostis palmeri S. Watson
Rio Grande Lovegrass, Rio Grande Love Grass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ERPA
USDA Native Status: L48 (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 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: The flowers (florets) of grasses are often minute and therefore inconspicuous. The anthers of this grass are yellowish to purplish.
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Bibliography
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. BenderSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eragrostis palmeri in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eragrostis palmeri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eragrostis palmeri
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-08-28Research By: TWC Staff