Tanglehead

Heteropogon contortus

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
7-Apr

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay, 
Loam, 
Silt, 
Sand, 
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic,
Alkaline,
CaCO3 tolerant,
Metal,
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
1000
Max elevation:
5500
Counties:
Cochise County, 
Coconino County, 
Gila County, 
Graham County, 
La Paz County, 
Maricopa County, 
Mohave County, 
Pima County, 
Pinal County, 
Santa Cruz County, 
Yavapai County, 
Yuma County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
NA

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:
NA
Citations:
Cook et al. 2005; Everitt et al. 2011

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