Blue grama
Bouteloua gracilis

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

An annual or perennial grass. It forms dense tufts. It is erect and grows 15-60 cm tall. The leaves are 3-10 cm long and 1-2 mm wide. There are 1 or 2 flowering stalks. These are 3-5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry, shallow, rocky soils. It grows between 300-2,400 m above sea level. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall above 500 mm. It can tolerate drought. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Britain, Canada, China, Europe, Kenya, Mexico, Middle East, North America (country/location of origin), Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

The seeds are small and difficult to separate from the bracts.

Its other names

Local names

Modra prerijska trava

Synonyms

Chondrosum gracile Kunth;