Kingdom Plantae Family Poaceae Genus Pappophorum | Order Poales Subfamily Chloridoideae Rank Species | |
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Similar Pappophorum, Pappophorum vaginatum, Setaria vulpiseta, Leptochloa dubia, Chloris cucullata | ||
Pappophorum bicolor is a species of grass known by the common name pink pappusgrass.
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Distribution
The plant is bunchgrass endemic to North America, where it occurs in Northeastern Mexico and in Texas (United States). It is found in the Great Plains, other prairies, meadows, pastures, oak savannahs, and along roadsides.
Description
This perennial bunchgrass grows up to 1 m (3 ft.) tall. The leaves are up to 20 or 30 centimeters long.
The narrow panicle is somewhat pink to purple in color. It blooms from April to November.
Uses
Pink pappusgrass is used for the revegetation of rangeland, seeding along roadways, and for native habitat restoration. It is good for wildlife, and it provides a forage for livestock.
Cultivation
Pappophorum bicolor is cultivated as an ornamental grass, for use in traditional, native plant, and wildlife gardens.
The grass may be attacked by the rice stink bug (Oebalus pugnax).