Family: Poaceae
Compound: Bou rep
Synonyms: Atheropogon americanus var. depauperatus, Atheropogon filiformis, Atheropogon juncifolius, Atheropogon repens, Bouteloua bromoides, Bouteloua bromoides var. bromoides, Bouteloua filiformis, Bouteloua heterostega, Bouteloua humboldtiana, Bouteloua pubescens, Dinebra juncifolia, Dinebra repens, Heterosteca juncifolia
Geographic Origin: SW US, much of Mexico, excluding north-central MX, and Baja California.
Characteristics: A small, clumping grass between 1-2ft (0.3-0.6m) in height. Flowers are arranged alternately on thin stems held above the plant.
Natural History: Grows at elevations below 5000ft (1524m) on rocky hills, or along dry washes.
Cultivation Notes: Not commonly available in nurseries. Little info on cultivation available.
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Ethnobotany: Unknown
Citations:
SEINet Arizona - New Mexico Chapter
https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=Bouteloua+repens…