LATIN NAME
Leptochloa dubia
LONGEVITY
Perennial
SEASON
Warm
ORIGIN
Native
DETAILS
• The spreading, “sprangled” appearance of the seedhead gives this grass its common name.
• The leaves are rough on the upper surface.
• Germinates easily and is used in native grass mixtures when re-seeding overused rangeland.
• Provides good grazing for livestock.
• Adapted to rocky hills, canyons, and sandy soils.
• Provides excellent cover and food sources for wildlife; particularly beneficial in providing nesting cover for grassland birds.
• Effective in controlling erosion, especially helpful for streambank and roadside stabilization.
• Adds aesthetic value with its green foliage and attractive seed heads.
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