Bouteloua curtipendula

     Side Oats Grama

Poaceae

  Fruit Type:  Caryopsis

  Fruiting Period:  early Oct

  Flowering Period:  Jul - Sep

  Color:  Brown

  Size:  0.5 x 8 mm

  Shape:  Spindle

  Surface Features: 

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

  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