Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
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Muhlenbergia lindheimeri is a species of grass known by the common names big muhly and Lindheimer's muhly. It is native to North America, where it can be found in northern Mexico and Texas.[1] It is also grown as an ornamental grass.[2]
This species is a perennial grass forming clumps of erect stems up to 1.5 meters tall. The ligule may be up to 3.5 centimeters in length. The leaves are up to 55 centimeters long and are flat or folded. The inflorescence is a panicle up to 50 centimeters long which is often purplish in color, with grayish spikelets.[1]
This grass provides graze for cattle and horses, but it is not one of the more palatable grasses because it is wiry.[3] In the wild the grass grows in calcareous soils.[1]
Ornamental cultivars of this species include 'Autumn Glow'.[2][4]
References
- ^ a b c Muhlenbergia lindheimeri. Grass Manual Treatment.
- ^ a b Muhlenbergia lindheimeri. Gardening in Arizona.
- ^ Muhlenbergia lindheimeri. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
- ^ Ogden, L. A. and S. Ogden. Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens. Timber Press 2011. page 146.