Bouteloua dactyloides
Buffalograss, Buffalo Grass
Also known as: Anthephora axilliflora Steud. +13 more
- Anthephora axilliflora Steud.
- Bouteloua mutica Griseb. ex E.Fourn.
- Buchloe dactyloides (Nutt.) Engelm.
- Bulbilis dactyloides (Nutt.) Raf.
- Bulbilis dactyloides (Nutt.) Raf. ex Kuntze
- Calanthera dactyloides (Nutt.) Kunth
- Calanthera dactyloides (Nutt.) Kunth ex Hook.
- Casiostega dactyloides (Nutt.) E.Fourn.
- Casiostega hookeri Rupr. ex E.Fourn.
- Casiostega humilis Rupr. ex Munro
- Lasiostega humilis Rupr. ex Benth.
- Lasiostega humilis Rupr. ex Munro
- Melica mexicana Link ex E.Fourn.
- Sesleria dactyloides Nutt.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Bouteloua dactyloides (commonly known as Buffalograss) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Manitoba, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Greece, Hawaii, Spain, Wisconsin