Family: Poaceae
Compound: Tri mut
Synonyms: Sieglingia trinerviglumis, Tridens muticus f. effusus, Tridentopsis mutica var. elongata, Triodia trinerviglumis
Geographic Origin: SW US including OK, TX
Characteristics: A small bunch-forming grass up to about 2ft (0.6m) in height. Inflorescences are narrowly branched, appearing spike-like.
Natural History: Grows up to 5,500ft (1676m) in elevation on rocky desert slopes.
Cultivation Notes: Occasionally available at local nurseries. Lightly rake seeds into soil surface in early spring and keep moist, or purchase a plant and transplant. It provides food for granivorous birds and grazing animals, which makes it an excellent choice for landscaping and wildlife gardens.
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Ethnobotany: Unknown
Citations:
SEINet Arizona - New Mexico Chapter
https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=Tridentopsis+mut…
iNaturalist
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/931204-Tridentopsis-mutica
Spadefoot Nursery
https://www.spadefootnursery.com/grasses-grasslike-plants-pz/slim-tridens-tridens-muticus