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false grama
Scientific Name: Cathestecum erectum
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cathestecum erectum: False Grama
Cathestecum erectum, commonly known as False Grama, is a grass species belonging to the grass family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cathestecum erectum Vasey & Hack.
- Common Name: False Grama
- Synonyms/Misspellings: Sometimes misspelled as Cathestechum.
- Genus: Cathestecum J. Presl
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America, specifically the US Lower 48.
- Known for its ability to grow on steep, rocky slopes.
- Not found in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial desert grass.
Ecological Role
- It is suited for use in native lawn mixes.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cathestecum erectum.
- Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950. Manual of the grasses of the United States. Washington, DC.