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Description Growth habit: Fine-stemmed perennial bunchgrass
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet tall.
Occurrence Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Yavapai, Graham, Gila, Cochise,
and Pima counties. This grass commonly grows in ponderosa pine or Douglas
fir forests and open meadows at elevations of 6,000 to 10,000 feet.
It is sometimes found at lower elevations though rather sparsely. Forage Value One of the best forage grasses in timbered areas. Although not as palatable as blue grama, it is considerably more palatable than mountain muhly with which it frequently grows.
Because pine dropseed grows primarily on high-altitude summer ranges it can be grazed for the most part from July through September. Livestock graze it sparingly when it is dormant. About one third of the seed stalks should be left at the end of the grazing season for seed production and to maintain plant vigor.
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