Tall cool season, densely tufted, native bunchgrass occasionally with short rhizomes. Adapted to upland rangelands and some semidesert and mountain sites, sometimes as a dominant species. Moderately tolerant of alkaline environments. High forage producer, but unpalatable after early spring. Good soil stabilizer.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Poaceae

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Growth Habit: Graminoid

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