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Blue Grama Grass

Bouteloua gracilis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Low-growing, 6 to 12 inches tall, with seed stalks occasionally reaching 4 feet. Grayish-green curing to gray or straw yellow. Leaves basal, fine, 2 to 5 inches long, with hairs at the junction of the leaf blade and stem. Seeds most commonly in two comb-like, purplish spikes on each seed stalk.

Habitat:

Pecos National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is located about 17 miles (27 km) east of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The site was originally designated Pecos National Monument on June 28, 1965. In 1990 new lands were added to the park and the official designation was changed to Pecos National Historical Park. It includes the Pecos Pueblo, a National Historic Landmark.
Pecos National Historical Park preserves over 12,000 years of history including the ancient pueblo of Pecos, colonial Missions, Santa Fe Trail sites, 20th century ranch history of Forked Lightning Ranch, and the site of the Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass.

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PublishedFebruary 16, 2013

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