Tumble Windmillgrass
Grass Family ( Poaceae : Chlorideae )
Latin Name : Chloris verticillata
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – poor
Livestock – poor to fair
Remarks :
This shortgrass has a seedhead of two or more sets
of windmill-like branches. Leaves are primarily
basal with the blades and sheaths flattened. Flowers
May to September; reproduces by seeds and tillers.
Livestock will graze this plant in the spring to early
summer. Quality is moderately high but the
production is low. It is not a choice forage plant but
is important as an indicator of fair to poor range
condition. Adapted to a wide range of soils; best
adapted to acid to neutral medium and coarse
textured soils.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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