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Growth habit: An erect perennial, rather slender
bunchgrass with a well-developed root system. Stems are usually 1 1/2
to 3 feet tall.
Occurrence Reported from Apache, Coconino, Yavapai, Graham, Gila,
Cochise, and Pima counties, generally at elevations of 6,000 to 10,000
feet. This is largely a grass of forested areas and does best in open
timber stands or in clearings. Forage Value This is one of the most palatable grasses in the state.
Although it seldom grows in thick stands, it is sufficiently widespread
to be an important forage species on many of our forest ranges. Deer,
elk, cattle, horses, and sheep, graze this grass readily throughout
the summer.
Because it is so palatable, this bromegrass is frequently grazed too heavily. To get the most production, about one-third of the seed stalks should be left every year. This is one of the most sought after grasses on many summer ranges, and it would benefit from deferment about every third year.
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