Kingdom Plantae Family Poaceae Scientific name Redfieldia Rank Genus | Order Poales Species R. flexuosa Higher classification Grasses | |
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Similar Grasses, Aegopogon, Triraphis | ||
Redfieldia (blowout grass) is a monotypic genus in the grass family (Poaceae). The sole species, Redfieldia flexuosa, is native to the central United States. The grass can be found on sand hills. The plants grow in small clusters, protecting each other from the harsh desert conditions.
Distribution and habitat
According to the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), blowout grass is found in thirteen states, including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
References
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