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Growth habit: A relatively large, perennial bunchgrass,
needle and thread is often the tallest grass present and can reach height
of over 3 feet.
Occurrence Apache County to Yavapai and eastern Mohave County and
south Pima County. The grass can be found as low as 2,000 feet up to
ponderosa pine sites above 8,500 feet. Forage Value The grass provides good to excellent forage when it is
actively growing in the spring. After seed set, the long awns reduce
its palatability to large grazing animals.
Needle and thread grass is commonly grazed in the spring
and is often one of the first grasses to provide green forage. Because
of this it can be selectively grazed and heavily used. Occasional spring
deferment may benefit this species.
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