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Dasyochloa pulchella (Fluff grass)
Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn

Dasyochloa pulchella (Kunth) Willd. ex Rydb.

Fluff grass, Low woollygrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonyms: ERPU8 Erioneuron pulchellum (Kunth) Tateoka TRPU10 Tridens pulchellus (Kunth) Hitchc. TRPU9 Triodia pulchella Kunth

USDA Symbol: dapu7

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A low, densely tufted perennial bunchgrass, sometimes forming open mats.

Although generally considered to be a poor forage grass, this plant is quite attractive. Its fluffiness contrasts with the stark, open background of its relatively barren habitat.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene , Caryopsis
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Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: The flowers (florets) of grasses are often minute and therefore not visible to the naked eye.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , MD , NM , NV , TX , UT
Native Distribution: S. Nevada, Utah, Colorado to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Native Habitat: Hillsides/Slopes, Flat desert areas
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Bibliography

Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Dasyochloa pulchella in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Dasyochloa pulchella in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dasyochloa pulchella

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-01-30
Research By: TWC Staff

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