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Growth habit: A rather small, tufted perennial
bunchgrass with numerous leaves
Occurrence Widely scattered and locally abundant through much of
the desert grassland from about 2,500 to 5,700 feet. Has been found
in Coconino, Yavapai, Greenlee, Gila, Pinal, Cochise, Pima and Santa
Cruz counties. Forage Value Highly palatable, and for this reason, rather inclined
to be overgrazed even when associated grasses are properly utilized.
Because of the general softness and thinness of the leaves, and the
tendency for some green leaves to be present much of the year, Hall’s
panic grass remains moderately to highly palatable even after plants
have cured. Because it usually makes up a minor portion of the perennial
grasses on any range, few ranges can be managed to maintain this grass.
It is quite palatable and may be damaged by a degree of grazing that
does not harm the associated grasses.
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