Scleropogon brevifolius
Burro Grass
Also known as: Festuca macrostachya Torr. & A.Gray +5 more
- Festuca macrostachya Torr. & A.Gray
- Lesourdia karwinskyana E.Fourn.
- Lesourdia multiflora E.Fourn.
- Scleropogon karwinskyanus (E.Fourn.) Benth. ex S.Watson
- Scleropogon longisetus Beetle
- Tricuspis monstra Munro ex Hemsl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Scleropogon brevifolius (commonly known as Burro Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah