Black grama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black grama |
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Bouteloua
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eriopoda
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Chondrosum eriopodum Torr. in Emory |
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Black grama (scientific name: Bouteloua eriopoda) is a type of grass found naturally in the southwestern parts of the United States. It's a perennial grass, which means it lives for more than two years. You'll often find it growing in prairies and grasslands.
This grass mostly spreads using special stems called stolons. These stolons grow along the ground and can sprout new plants. Black grama doesn't produce many good seeds, which is why it relies on stolons to grow and spread. Because it doesn't make many seeds, black grama doesn't handle too much grazing by animals very well compared to other grasses. However, it's still a good food source for farm animals like cattle.
Black grama was first described in 1848. It was found near the Rio Grande river in New Mexico.
Where Black Grama Grows
Black grama is found in many states across the western and southwestern United States.
States Where You Can Find It
