Pinhole Bluestem
Cane bluestem
Cane beardgrass

Bothriochloa barbinodis

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
1 – 2.8

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
CaCO3 tolerant

Location

Min elevation:
1500
Max elevation:
4000
Counties:
Clark

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination rate:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate,
Short
Survival:
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
Seeds have a distinct blueberry scent to them when crushed
Citations:

Pater & Munda 2002; Biedenbender and Roundy 1996

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