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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
Caption: Patch of Buffalograss with light colored, panicle inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-BUCDA-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature