Muhlenbergia rigens
Deer Grass
Also known as: Crypsinna rigens (Benth.) M.E.Jones +4 more
- Crypsinna rigens (Benth.) M.E.Jones
- Epicampes leptoura Piper
- Muhlenbergia leptoura (Piper) Hitchc.
- Muhlenbergia marshii I.M.Johnst.
- Muhlenbergia mundula I.M.Johnst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Muhlenbergia rigens (commonly known as Deer Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas