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Bush Muhly
Grass Family : ( Poaceae : Eragrosteae )
Latin Name : Muhlenbergia porteri
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – fair
Livestock -good
Remarks :
The name "Bush Muhly" comes from the
bushy like appearance of this grass and the
fact it is often located growing in or near
shrubs. This grass will mature to a straw
colored yellow. Bush muhly is very drought
tolerant and reproduces by seeds, tillers, and
short rhizomes. Adapted to sandy or dry
rocky soils and along gullies and brushy
flats.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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