Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Buchloe Buffalograss
Genus of one species, a perennial western North American native grass. Tribe Chlorideae.
Scientific Name: Buchloe dactyloides (Nutt.) Engelm.
Common Name(s): Buffalograss
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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| Caption: illustration detailing buffalograss' solons and panicle inflorescence.
ID: Hrb-BUCDA-001 Source: 35mm slide (illustration) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
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| Caption: Patch of Buffalograss with light colored, panicle inflorescence.
ID: Hrb-BUCDA-002 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
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