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Kay's grama

Scientific Name: Bouteloua kayi

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Kay's Grama (Bouteloua kayi)

Bouteloua kayi, commonly known as Kay's Grama, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the grass family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bouteloua kayi Warnock
  • Synonym: Chondrosum kayi
  • Common Name: Kay's Grama, Kay Grama
  • Kingdom: Not explicitly stated in the text, but implied as Plant
  • Order: Poales
  • Family: Poaceae (grasses, gramines)
  • Genus: Bouteloua Lag. (grama)
  • Rank: Species
  • Nomencl. ref.: Field & Lab. 23: 15, fig. 1955

Distribution and Habitat

The description mentions anatomical details, size, habitat, and conservation aspects of Bouteloua kayi, and that it includes distribution information. Unfortunately, the provided text doesn't specifically state any location or region.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Perennial duration (grows year after year).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bouteloua kayi is related to other grama grasses, including Hairy Grama (Bouteloua juncea), Sixweeks Grama (Bouteloua barbata), Sprucetop Grama (Bouteloua chondrosioides), Sideoats Grama, and Blue Grama.

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information on the history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bouteloua grasses.
  • Texas A&M AgriLife Communications.