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Common Name(s):	Texas Wintergrass, Speargrass, Wintergrass,Texas
Species:	Nassella leucotricha
Synonyms:	Stipa leucotricha
Family:	Poaceae
Tribe:	Stipeae
Longevity:	Perennial
Season:	Cool
Origin:	Native
Height:	25 - 100 cm
Flowers:	April - June

Description:	A common winter grass in our region and adapted to a variety of soils. Its florets resemble a spear and its dark green, very erect leaves feel like sandpaper when pulled between your fingers from top to bottom due to numerous, short stiff hairs. It is a fair forage for cattle and some wildlife species and increases under disturbance.

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