Rothrock’s grama
Rothrock’s grama
Bouteloua barbata var. rothrockii
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
2-Jan
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
2500
Max elevation:
5500
Counties:
Cochise County,
Graham County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Santa Cruz County,
Yavapai County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Not commonly available
Citations:
Toole 1938; Glendening 1937; Humphrey 1949; Canfield 1957; McClaran & Van Devender 1995; Stromberg et al. 1996; Abella et al. 2009