Black Grama
Black Grama
Bouteloua eriopoda
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
3
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic,
Alkaline,
CaCO3 tolerant,
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
5000
Counties:
Apache County,
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Greenlee County,
La Paz County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Santa Cruz County,
Yavapai County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
Low
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold,
Disturbance,
Flooding,
Low light,
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control,
Forage production,
Pollinator habitat,
Weed management,
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire,
toxic for some animals,
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
&erson et al. 1953, Gosz & Gosz 1996, Bock & Bock 1990