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Bouteloua curtipendula

 

     Side Oats Grama

Poaceae

 

 

 

 

 

Fruits.

  Fruit Type:  Caryopsis

  Fruiting Period:  early Oct

  Flowering Period:  Jul - Sep

      

 

 
Seeds.

  Color:  Brown

  Size:  0.5 x 8 mm

  Shape:  Spindle

  Surface Features: 

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

 

 
Seedlings.

  Cotyledon:  Not above ground

  Stems:  Tiller somewhat flat, reddish

  Leaves:  Simple, linear, entire margins with prominent hairs, threadlike

  Other:  Ligule is tall and ragged with fringe