James's Galleta

Pleuraphis jamesii

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
2-6

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
3500
Max elevation:
7500
Counties:
Churchill,
Clark,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

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

Ecological

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

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

Simonin 2000.

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