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Acapulco grass
Scientific Name: Bouteloua dimorpha
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Acapulco Grass
This page provides information about Acapulco Grass, a plant with various applications and interesting characteristics.
Common and Scientific Names
- Common Name: Acapulco Grass
- Scientific Names:
- Bouteloua dimorpha J.T. Columbus
- Opizia stolonifera
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Opizia stolonifera belongs to the Poaceae family.
- Catalogue of New World Grasses (Poaceae) references this plant in its database.
Distribution and Habitat
Acapulco Grass is found in Acapulco, Mexico, and Cuba. The original design of the "Acapulco Chair" can be traced back to Acapulco, Mexico in the 1950's.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bouteloua dimorpha is classified as a Graminoid.
- Acapulco Grass (Bouteloua dimorpha) is a perennial plant.
Quirky Facts
- The design of the Acapulco chair allows air to flow through it, keeping users cool during summer.
- Acapulco Gold is also used as a reference or comparison point for the quality of cannabis strains.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database contains information and images of Opizia stolonifera.
- More information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.