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Parry's grama
Scientific Name: Bouteloua parryi
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Parry's Grama (Bouteloua parryi)
Parry's Grama, scientifically known as Bouteloua parryi, is a graminoid native to Texas and other regions. It is also commonly referred to as Parry Grama.
Considerations for Pets
- Some common names include "needle," which might imply potential for sharp or pointed structures.
Common Names
- Parry's grama
- Parry Grama
- Needle Grama
- Six weeks needle grama
- United Grama grass
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bouteloua parryi (E. Fn.) Griffiths
- Family: Poaceae (based on related grasses mentioned)
- Genus: Bouteloua
- Synonym: Chondrosum parryi Fn.
- Variety: Bouteloua parryi var. gentryi (Gould) Gould
Distribution and Habitat
Bouteloua parryi is native to Texas and is considered an important North American range species. It also grows in New Mexico and is commonly found in grama grasslands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Graminoid
- Duration: Annual (grows for one season)
- Plants annual or short-lived
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Blue grama (another Bouteloua species) is eaten by cattle and bison. Deer and antelope may also eat blue grama. Birds and small animals use it as a food source.
- It can be used as a filler grass and helps to outcompete weeds.
Related Species
Other related species mentioned include:
- Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama)
- Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama)
- Bouteloua eriopoda (Black Grama)
- Bouteloua hirsuta var. pectinata (synonym Bouteloua pectinata)
- Bouteloua ramosa (Chino Grama)
Further Information
- Discover Life: For information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bouteloua parryi.