Lyreleaf greeneyes
Berlandiera lyrata
plant type:
forb
lifecycle:
perennial
growing season:
warm
cover:
Low
Soil
Acceptable Soil Types:
Loam
Sand
Gravel
Acceptable Soil conditions:
AcidicAlkalineMetalSaltCaliche Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
7000
Counties:
Cochise
Graham
Pima
Santa Cruz
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination Overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination Requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Ecological
Best Suited for these Site conditions:
ColdDisturbanceFireFloodingLow lightRiparian
Best Suited for these Management goals:
Tortoise habitatDrought resilienceErosion controlForage productionPollinator habitatIncreased soil healthWeed managementWildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning!
enhances fire, toxic for some animals and tends to be weedyCommercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Ford 2006