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Plant Name:
Buffalo Grass
Scientific Name:
Buchloe dactyloides
Description:
Buffalo Grass is a native warm-season perennial grass with fine-textured, blue-green blades. It forms dense, low-growing tufts and has a distinctive seedhead that resembles a buffalo's head. It is highly drought-tolerant.
Habitat:
Dry, open prairies, plains, meadows
Fauna:
Buffalo Grass provides habitat and food for various wildlife species, including birds, small mammals, and insects. It also helps prevent soil erosion with its dense growth habit.
Growing Conditions:
Buffalo Grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. It is highly drought-tolerant and requires little to no supplemental watering once established.
Uses:
Buffalo Grass is commonly used for low-maintenance lawns, erosion control, and restoration of native prairies. It is also a forage grass for livestock.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Buffalo Grass is the state grass of Texas and is known for its resilience in dry conditions.
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