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Wright's beardgrass
Scientific Name: Bothriochloa wrightii
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Wright's Beardgrass (Bothriochloa wrightii)
Wright's Beardgrass, scientifically known as Bothriochloa wrightii, is a perennial graminoid plant. It is also known as Wright's bluestem, Wright's beard grass, red-leg grass, red grass, redleg or pitted beard grass. It's important to note that the plant is not considered safe for children or dogs.
Considerations for Pets
- The provided data indicates that Wright's Beardgrass is considered unsafe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- The provided data indicates that Wright's Beardgrass is considered unsafe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bothriochloa wrightii (Hack.) Henrard
- Genus: Bothriochloa Kuntze
- Family: Poaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Andropogon wrightii Hack.
Distribution and Habitat
- Wright's Beardgrass is native to Texas.
- It is also found in Mexico, USA (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona).
- It can be found from New Mexico to Argentina.
- Specific locations mentioned include Louisiana.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Wright's Beardgrass is a graminoid plant.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Additional Information
- Wright's Beardgrass can bear freezings, although not too intense ones, and may need covering with non-woven fabric when nighttime temperatures are very harsh.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bothriochloa wrightii.
- Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) provides information under the Poaceae family.
- USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) provides data about Bothriochloa wrightii.