Latin name: Bouteloua trifida S. Watson Pronunciation: boo-tel-OO-a TRY-fid-a Common name: Red grama Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Dry rocky often calcareous slopes and scrubby places to 6500', eastern desert mountains, RARE in California Blooming period: May to September Name derivations: 1) Bouteloua 2) trifida |
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