Eriochloa sericea
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| Species: | E. sericea
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| Eriochloa sericea (Scheele) Munro ex Vasey
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Eriochloa sericea is a species of grass known by the common name Texas cupgrass. It is native to Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas in the United States and to northern Mexico.[1]
This perennial grass grows up to 3.5 feet tall and forms tufts.[2]
In the wild this grass grows on prairies on rocky, loamy soils.[3]
This is a good grass for grazing livestock. It withstands moderate grazing pressure but not overgrazing.[2]
References
- ^ Eriochloa sericea. Grass Manual Treatment.
- ^ a b Eriochloa sericea. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
- ^ Eriochloa sericea. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.