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Sand Lovegrass
Grass Family ( Poaceae : Eragrosteae )
Latin Name : Eragrostis trichodes
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – poor
Livestock – good to excellent
Remarks :
The seedhead of this grass is very large, often half
the size of the entire plant. The flat leaves are wider
than the other lovegrasses. Leaf sheaths are hairy at
the top. Starts growth in the spring 2 or more weeks
earlier than other warm season grasses; reproduces
from seeds and tillers. Excellent grazing for all
classes of livestock during the spring and early
summer, fair to good after maturity. Cures well,
furnishes good grazing in the fall and winter
months. Adapted to prairies, open woods, and
disturbed sites; most abundant on deep sands and
sandy loam soils, although it is sometimes found on
fine-textured soils.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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