Latin name: Bouteloua gracilis (Kunth) Griffiths
Pronunciation: boo-tel-OO-a gras-IL-is
Common name: Blue grama
Family: Poaceae (Grass)
Habitat: Dry places, 5500'-8500', montane coniferous forest, San Bernardino Mts, New York and Clark Mts
Blooming period: May to August
Name derivations: 1) Bouteloua 2) gracilis