Family: Grass (Poaceae)
Height: 4 - 18" (10 -
45.7 cm)
Flower Size: 1 - 1 1/2"
(2.5 - 3.8 cm) long
Flowering Season: July
- August
Ecological Preferences:
Dry sandy, gravelly soil. Sun loving; does not
tolerate well the shading of adjacent plants
Select Characteristics:
The inflorescence is a distinct comma-shaped, one
sided spike that looks a bit like a comb or a human
eyebrow.
Historical Significance:
Good forage for grazers. Extremely tolerant to
drought.
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