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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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