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Common Name(s):	Sideoats Grama, Grama,Sideoats
Species:	Bouteloua curtipendula
Synonyms:
Family:	Poaceae
Tribe:	Chlorideae
Longevity:	Perennial
Season:	Warm
Origin:	Native
Height:	20 - 100 cm
Flowers:	July - September

Description:	The state grass of Texas. Its spikelets have an oat-like resemblance and appear to come off one side of the panicle branch. It can also be easily identified vegetatively by the evenly spaced glandular-based hairs at the lower part of the leaf. It provides cover for some wildlife species and good forage for cattle.

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