Aparejograss facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aparejograss |
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Muhlenbergia
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utilis
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Muhlenbergia utilis is a type of grass often called aparejograss. It's a plant that grows back year after year.
About Aparejograss
This grass is known for its ability to spread using special underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes help the plant grow new shoots and spread across an area.
Where it Grows
Aparejograss is found naturally in North and Central America. You can see it growing in the southwestern United States, especially in California. It also grows through Mexico and as far south as Costa Rica.
It likes to grow in wet places. You might find it along riverbanks or in open, grassy areas called meadows. Sometimes, it can even grow in alkaline soils, which have a higher salt content.
What it Looks Like
Muhlenbergia utilis has stems that lie down or spread out, growing up to about 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) long. Its leaves are quite small, usually only 3 to 5 centimeters long and just a few millimeters wide.
The plant produces small flower clusters called inflorescences. These are narrow and have short branches with tiny spikelets, which are small groups of flowers.
