King's eyelashgrass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids King's eyelashgrass |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Blepharidachne
|
| Species: |
kingii
|
Blepharidachne kingii is a type of grass. It is often called King's eyelashgrass. This grass grows naturally in the Great Basin area of the United States. You can find it in places like pinyon-juniper woodlands. While it is not common in California and Idaho, it grows a lot in the deserts of northeastern Nevada.
Contents
What King's Eyelashgrass Looks Like
King's eyelashgrass is a perennial bunchgrass. This means it lives for more than two years. It also grows in clumps or bunches, not as single stems. Its stems can be from 3 to 14 centimeters (about 1 to 5.5 inches) tall.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of this grass are thin and stiff. They are also curved and twisted, looking a bit like hairs. Each leaf can be up to 3 centimeters (about 1.2 inches) long.
The plant's flowers grow in a special cluster called an inflorescence. This cluster is a type of panicle. It can be purplish or straw-colored. The small flower parts, called spikelets, are finely hairy.
Where King's Eyelashgrass Grows
King's eyelashgrass lives in dry areas. These include basins and deserts. It often grows alongside other plants. Some of these plants are saltbush and winterfat. You might also find it near creosote bush and ragweed. Other common plants in its habitat are greasewood, hopsage, and boxthorn.
Images for kids
-
A friendly robot, representing knowledge.
