black grama

Bouteloua eriopoda

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
3

Soil

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

Location

Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
5000
Counties:
Clark

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
Low

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

Anderson et al. 1953, Gosz & Gosz 1996, Bock & Bock 1990

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