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false grama
Scientific Name: Cathestecum
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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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
- Genus: Cathestecum J. Presl
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Note: The name is sometimes misspelled as "Cathestechum."
Distribution and Habitat
- False Grama is native to North America.
- Specifically, it's found in the US Lower 48 region.
- It demonstrates a unique ability to grow on steep, rocky slopes.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is considered a perennial desert grass.
Ecological Role
- Can be used in Native Lawn Mixes
- Grows on Steep, rocky slopes
Related Species and Associations
- It is often compared to Buffalograss (Buchole dactyloides) and Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) in comparative analyses.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cathestecum erectum.
- Dave's Garden provides a platform for gardeners to share tips and ideas, including information about False Grama.
- Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950. Manual of the grasses of the United States. Washington, DC. - Non-Copyrighted. text