Setaria vulpiseta
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Setaria |
| Species: | S. vulpiseta
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| Setaria vulpiseta | |
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Setaria vulpiseta is a species of grass known by the common name plains bristlegrass.[2] It is native to North America, where it occurs in Texas to Colorado to Arizona in the United States and northern and central Mexico.[3]
This perennial grass grows up to 3[3] to 4 feet tall.[4] It is yellow in color when mature. The hairy leaves are up to 10 inches long and have a ligule of hairs. The inflorescence is up to 5 inches long and is very narrow.[4]
This grass is a common forage in the American southwest. It is good grazing for livestock. The seed provides food for wildlife.[3] Its natural habitat is dry rangeland as well as low plains that receive flooding.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Setaria vulpiseta". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ a b c Setaria vulpiseta. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
- ^ a b c Setaria vulpiseta. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.